I don't wanna go to bed

“I don’t wanna go to bed!”
copyright 2002
Lori Krein

It’s 8:30 at night, time to cuddle in bed,
“But I am not tired”!, that’s what I said.
I know it’s time to sleep, but I don’t want dream,
I want to stay up, I must think of a scheme.

I still want to play, with my books and my toys,
I don’t want to sleep, like the other little boys.
I want to stay up, all night and just play,
I don’t care what mom and dad have to say.

So I pretend I am sleeping, when they peak through the door,
Then they tip-tow away, and I count up to four.
Then once I know they are safe in their room,
I sit up and smile, in the dark gloom.

What should I do first? I think with glee,
Should I play with my dolls, or pretend to have tea?
There’s so much to do, and I have all night long,
Maybe I’ll lie here, and make up a song.

A song about clouds, floating up in the sky,
All different shapes… there’s a fish, there’s a fly!
They change and they grow, they get small and then big,
I wish I could hold them, hey there goes a pig!

I close my eyes, now they look really clear,
I know they are far, but they seem so near.
I feel like I’m sleeping on those clouds in the air,
I’m drifting along, not one single care.

Light as a feather, floating up towards the sun,
I never thought floating could be so much fun.
Next thing I know, my eyes open real slow,
I am seeing the sun! How far did I go?

And where is my bed, and my toys and my dad?
If I don’t get home, they will be really sad!
So I closed my eyes once again really tight,
I held them shut and with all of my might,
I wished to be home on my pillow once more,
I opened my eyes and took a quick tour,
Horray! I made it! All my things are still here,
It’s nice to be home, with mom and dad near.

Next time it is night, I think I’ll just sleep,
I’ll go to my bed with out a single peep.
I’ll shut my eyes, and dream all night long,
And maybe I’ll think of another nice song.