The alarm clock screams, I drag myself to the sink, toothpaste minty, the bus a blur, then desk and dreams.

The alarm clock screams, I drag myself to the sink, toothpaste minty, the bus a blur, then desk, but wide awake.

All night, a blur of screens and laughter, goofing off, the hours lost to games.

The alarm clock screams, a frantic rush, no time for the sink, the bus a blur, then desk, and heavy eyes.

Head on the desk, a sudden jolt, the teacher's stare, burning shame, I hide my face.

Exhausted, I sink into sleep, a heavy dreamless sleep, until the morning light.