When I was a kid,
I'd listen to music to fall asleep.

Hour long CDs played on repeat until the sun rose,
I had my own Mickey Mouse radio beside my bed.

To this day,
Music is still a huge part of my life.

I block out everything from screaming kids on the bus to random obnoxious noises outside to thoughtless comments from idiots in the hallways.

My playlists are works of art, made by me for me.
A treat at the end of class.
It helps me get out of bed (literally, it's my alarm).
My earbuds are treasured possessions.
I need it to get through the day.

My friends sing constantly but I don't mind.
It's a live band I don't pay for.
I look forward to hearing new songs they've learned on piano and ukulele and they look forward to showing me.

And when I have piles of homework to do,
And my room's a mess and I'm late for something,
You'll find me on my bed,
Eyes closed, earbuds in,
Just listening.

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Wrote this for school but I thought I'd add it for fun.