no shady tree will do

i can't

sleep on the train

or bus,

or a plane.

i have to have a bed.

the car

won't do either,

especially if i'm behind

the wheel.

no sleeping bag

for me,

no park bench,

or shady tree.

no steam grate on Madison.

give me the big bed

with pillows,

give me

the stuffed with feathers

mattress,

lay me down on

800 count cotton sheets,

and then i'll fall

asleep.

hit the lights please.