Sleep Procrastination
Channel: John Sakars
Date: 2022-06-28

I am having dreams. I am in deep sleep,
until I hear that old familiar beep
It's time to go to work. Gotta get paid
Can't afford to stay home and enjoy the shade
 
Remember all that shit I did yesterday? 
Time to do it all again. Got no time to play 
Not even 16 hours have passed 
I am back at work, feeling downcast

Work, work, work, for eight hours straight 
Got no money saved up, 'cause of the low pay rate 
Finally, it is time to leave
Hours stolen from my life. I commute and grieve

I go home and eat, do some household chores
Check out the news, hear about the wars 
Then I want to escape, and have a little fun, 
before this day is done 

I do some things that make my heart sing
Art, music, games, and a little reading
It's getting late. I start watching a movie 
No one's bossing me around. I am feeling groovy 

This is me time. I wait for this all day 
I maximize this time, by pushing sleep away 
The later I stay up, the more free time I get 
This comes at a price, my body won't let me forget  

Sleep procrastination

I finally doze off, very late at night
When the alarm goes off, it gives me a fright
I go back to work, feeling tired all day,
wondering when capitalism will go away? 

Imagine a world where everyone is free,
to do what we want, and not hurt anybody
All jobs can be done by volunteers, 
so nobody is forced to work and shed tears 

Sleep procrastination is a decision we make
when we lose our freedom for the system's sake
We can end the system that robs us of zzzs
Let's create a well-rested population, please

Imagine having lots of energy. What would you do,
if you were free, and everyone else was free too? 
A well-rested society could accomplish anything
What joy great sleep and sweet dreams can bring 

A lack of sleep can damage your brain
When we sleep well, we have everything to gain
Health is real wealth. I hope you have sweet dreams
Life is what matters, not pyramid schemes

Imagine no alarm clocks. Wake up when you wish.
And animal liberation. Only plant foods on your dish. 
Other kinds of animals deserve sweet dreams as well. 
Thinking about world peace makes my heart swell. 
 
Sleep procrastination