My sleep I am known to compromise
To keep reading until I reach the surprise
Ending of a book, sleep is less important than
Unveiling the mystery in a plot well-planned
Without reaching the end I would toss and turn
Therefore the midnight oil I burn..
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Not just a mystery, but a book of any kind
That thoroughly engages my mind
Gives me the urge to compulsively read
Another page, another chapter- that greed
Transcends my circadian rhythm’s influence
And I manage to go on despite sleepiness intense
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Reading before bedtime is suggested frequently these days
Instead of scrolling on the phone, reading is better in many ways
The idea is that people would gradually be lulled
To sleep while reading, but I rarely find books that dull
I am excited and stimulated when I read
My creative juices come alive indeed
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As an avid reader, I am energized
By all kinds of books, but it is unwise
To stay up late to reach the end
And get less sleep than I need and intend
So I need to tear myself away
From interesting books at the end of the day..
Passion...unbridled 