Emulation (Up to Date)

"He who would thrive must rise at five," The old folks used to say, And so, of course, to thrive the more, Tis better still to rise at four, And make a longer day.

Still smarter he who wakes at three, And hurries out of bed; And he who would this man outdo Must rise when clocks are striking two, To earn his daily bread.

To rise and run at stroke of one, Advantage still may keep; But he who would them all forestall Must never go to bed at all, And die for lack of sleep.