Do you...

....ever get up early, in the middle of the night?
or do you sleep, peacefully, until the morning light?
I used to sleep that way you know, in the distant past,
but now it ten-fifteen when that horn is blast.

That's just the way that things work out,
it's got to be accepted or look out;
there is no at fault for anyone, no blame to go around;
circadian rhythms are what they are, no cures have been found.

It's become a fact of life, no argument from me,
the old song will go one, "What Will Be Will Be".
But, at least, I get to write and tell you what it's like,
or you can pass on this, tell me to take a hike.

But please read this before you go,
it's important that you know,
that there are pets in shelters out there,
who really, really need to know you care.

And as you set out about your daily affair,
remember to be kind to others, let them know you care.
It's nice to be treated right, and told they're glad you came;
so it stands to reason that you should do the same.