The Yawn

The yawn is the mariners siren for parents. A mythological creature whose tempting songs lure sailors to their watery graves. When your baby yawns your mind says "she must be tired" and, even though you know better, your subconscious begins to believe that this means you will soon be laying down to rest your self. Oh you silly soul. ... you are being seduced by the illusion, only to find yourself dashed upon the rocks in a few short hours. As you sink below the waves and down into the abyss, you realize your error and vow to learn from it. But tomorrow, be warned, you'll hear the melody again. ... and you'll find yourself changing course in it's deceptive direction.