Expire

Last night I got home just after midnight;
I'd had a good time, but I was tired.
I sat on my bed, and turned off the light,
and soon my wakefulness did expire.

For but a moment I did close my eyes,
maybe a minute, but not any more.
When I opened them, I saw to my surprise,
that for an hour had lasted my snore!

Seeing my sleepiness I got in bed,
turned off the TV, and tucked myself in.
No sooner had the pillow touched my head
did a long night of peacefulness begin.

It would seem my rejoicing came too soon
for I had slept in until almost noon!