It is a sadistic cycle accompanied by the reckless ticking of a clock, its hands powered only by your unshakable linear force. ... You are especially unkind to me on school mornings, when, through heavy, blurred eyes, I notice your bright red, glaring A.M face on my alarm clock. ... " I plead, fumbling for the snooze button, but you relentlessly force me out of my contented slumber with a blaring alarm regardless. ...

• Word Count: 559
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School