Long Winter Night

When I wake up
And the clock reads 1:23
I think how serendipitous
As I get up to pee.

When I look at the clock
And it says 2:34
I sigh and wonder
How many hours more.

When the clock
Notes 3:45
I guess I'm happy
To be alive.

But when I see
It's 4:56
I know I'm in a real fix.

And if I ever notice 5:67
I'll know I've died
And gone to heaven
And can finally sleep in.