Alarmed!

At 6am the fire alarm
With a dying battery chimes
Not for long I don't suppose
But may as well be 100 times

Because the idea I had last night
Of a nice lie in this morning
Is gone as I sit on the couch
Wide awake, not even yawning

This is the time on most weekdays
That I get up and start my day
But 7 or 8 is a great lie in
It's my treat, but no chance today

Once I am awake there's no going back
and sleep again, yeah right
Once I'm awake I'm awake for the day
Wish the battery had gone last night.

Oh well at least I've peace and quiet
No tv, no noise, no stress
Ha, if only that were true
5 mins max I guess

Before my son or daughter rise,
The telly will come on
American "comedy" made for kids
Silence, peace and quiet gone

But that's what family life is like
No peace, no quiet, no space
But it's worth it just to see a smile
On either mischievous face.

So At 6am the fire alarm
With a dying battery chimed
And brought me into another day
With my kids, so I don't mind.