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Who in the world came up with the plan

Called “Daylight Saving Time”?

It makes no sense to screw up the works—

To change without reason or rhyme.

I’ve heard that “they” (the economists)

Were for saving electricity.

But any unschooled or even a fool

Knows the hour is still there, you see?

Whether lighting the morning or lighting the night

Electrical power is used.

And think of the poor third-shift workers,

Now, they are the ones who’re abused.

If the shift begins at midnight, then

The second shift must leave,

So does the job sit idle an hour?

Folks, are you following me?

If the third shift comes ON at midnight

And the clock is then turned right back,

Do they work nine hours and call it eight?

Are they robbed? Just think about that.

Do “they” honestly think that “they” get one more hour

By turning back a clock?

Do “they” think that “they” are AIDING the populace?

Well, I, for one, think NOT!

It takes my own biological clock at least

Six months to adjust,

Then what do I get?  It’s time again!

Fall back or spring forward—we must!

Maybe I’m stupid, but what is the point

Of shaking up every routine?

No wonder this nation depends on the drugs

That calm us or help us to sleep!