In class today
An assignment promptly due
Sighing relief from class mates
Upon hearing a short essay
Replaces the lengthy research one
All about wordly obstacles
Toiling away trying to finish
Essay probing personal barriers
Mind drifting into thoughts
Preferring instead to write that
Research paper
Essay laid to rest, then
Finding my way to sleep
and in a tranquil dream,
Breakfast is not yet prepared.