Emily’s Workshop

Lo! Loud sang Beowulf, breaker of sleep,

Slayer of snooze-buttons, seeker of caffeine.

He strode to the kitchen, cup clutched hero,

Mug of might metal to meet his foe.

Steam serpent hissed from the silver pot,

Dark brewed dragon breathed bitter fumes.

Beowulf battled the beast of drowsing,

Filling black courage into his heart’s hall.