THOUGHTS ON SETTING AN ALARM CLOCK
Reading edition
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!