Hibernate a Little

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1. Hibernate a little 

in the winter like a bear.
Everyone needs extra REST.
Make sure you get your share.
When the winter brings the cold
and snow beneath your feet,
cuddle up in warmth at night
beneath a flannel sheet.

2. In the morning, if there's nowhere
you have got to be,
with your robe on, LOUNGE around,
and drink some fresh brewed tea.
Take the phone then off the hook,
and read the morning news.
Dip some cookies in your tea,
and dream about a cruise.

3. Put your feet up on the couch,
and rest your head upon
your very favorite pillow,
softly stuffed with feathery down.
Smile and VISUALIZE how others
could be resting too,
enjoying all the pleasure
that you're feeling through and through.

4. Pour another cup of tea,
and savor every sip.
Enjoy the flavor of each
tasty cookie that you dip.
When you're rested
find a cozy HOBBY you can do,
while you are warm and snuggly
with a winter scene in view.
Spend some winter days like this,
as often as you can.
You will have more time to rest,
relax, to dream, and plan.

5. It really is alright to hibernate,
and HEALTHY too.
If it is good for bears, it might be
just as good for you!
You still can be productive,
just make sure you make the time
to learn a lesson from the bears,
and words within this rhyme.
Whenever you begin to tire,
recall this poem and then,
just hibernate a little,
until you feel great again!