It's Time

In the middle of the night
it mocks you.
The words are
harsh and oft
 times driven with fear.
There is no way to stop
 this with a night’s rest.
Your mind knows that
 the test is almost
 here. Shadowy knights come
to steal your thoughts;
you fight with all your might-
they win anyway.
The heat is on.
It’s time for you to go.
You can’t find the right
building.
The classroom starts to swirl
around you. Drink up;
water will help.
Pencils grab your hand,
and drag you down to Hell.
Wake up now and go.
It’s time.