Thoughts On Setting An Alarm Clock

  Mark the monitory dial,
    Set the gong for six a.m.--
  Then, until the hour of trial,
    Clock a little sleep, pro tem.



  As I crank the dread alarum
    Stern resolve I try to fix:
  My ideals, shall I mar 'em
    When the awful moment ticks?
  Heaven strengthen my intention,
    Grant me grace my vow to keep:
  Would the law enforced Prevention
    Of such Cruelty to Sleep!