approaching bedtime

the day's been long and what i need is rest
i sit and sip some water lost in thought
when all is said and done water is best

the thought of water seems to be a test
thirst is with many subtle meanings fraught
the day's been long and what i need is rest

we start each day as journey or as quest
at night we find out what our work has bought
when all is said and done water is best

between the harsh demands our lives are pressed
we know at least the things that we have wrought
the day's been long and what i need is rest

though tired and shaky we are undistressed
the troubles of the day are set at naught
when all is said and done water is best

to our surprise life keeps its zip and zest
we always gain the things which we have sought
the day's been long and what i need is rest
when all is said and done water is best