Counting Sheep

One, Two
I count my ewes,
Three, Four,
That’s two more…
[yawn]
Five, Six,
Eyelids like bricks,
Seven, Eight,
Got to stay awake.
[yawn]
Nine, Ten,
I’ve lost count again.

One, Two,
I count my ewes.
[yawn]
Three, Four,
I start to snore,
Five, Six,
Poked with a stick.

One, Two,
[yawn]
I count my ewes.
Three, Four,
[yawn]
Three,
Two,
One…

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By Hazy Dizzylady (The Highland Island Bard)