The Cost of Sleep

by Cora H. · 22/02/2026
Published 22/02/2026 16:41

The clock's red glare screamed 10:00 AM,

my heart sank deep, oh, where's the jam?

An interview missed, the bitterness clings,

a jolt of regret, like a stretched rubber band swings.


I stumbled from dreams to the harsh light of truth,

the price of my comfort, a moment uncouth.

Promises broken in a blanket's warm hold,

remnants of chances, now fractured and cold.

#missed opportunity #oversleeping #regret #time anxiety #work pressure

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