Heavy Eyelids

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My eyelids drag me down to the desk and I have to use my arms to keep myself up. My head falls down against the table but I keep it up. I keep my eyelids open. I slowly lift myself up from my slouched state and stare forward at the blurred Image in front of me. I should've gotten to sleep when she told me to. I should've gotten to sleep when I said I would. I hold my chin up by the palm of my hand and my head tilts too one side. My eyes slowly shut. I give up.

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