FULL MOON

The moon is but a silver watch

To tell the time of night;

If you should wake, and wish to know

The hour, do n't strike a light.

Just draw the blind, and closely scan

Her dial in the blue:

If it is round and bright, there is

A deal more sleep for you.

She runs without an error,

Not too slow nor too quick,

And better than alarum clocks —

She does n't have to tick!