Bugaboo

Aches in my joints; am I just growing old?

Heat is blasting, but I’m shivering cold

     I won’t admit it

     Not for one minute

That a flu bug’s bitten and taken hold 



*For Gwen’s  “Sneezing Limerick” Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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January 15, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Been bitten by that bug recently myself and look horrible with all the cold sores and Good write. God Bless, JBfever blisters covering my whole mouth.
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January 1, 2012 at 4:08 PM
Yes Carolyn you can get some bad ones,, i think..! you should be badder than the flu so ornrey that you frighten the damn thing off...!let it know you're a tough cookie" p s & i think the writes not one to be sneezed at..) contest wise...
Horne Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Yes, I can certainly relate to this one, my friend!
Horsman Avatar
December 31, 2011 at 7:00 AM
It's that time of year again, one would think we would have a cure in this age by now. but it makes for great poetry as i have just witness. harry
Austin Avatar
December 29, 2011 at 2:12 PM
Flu bug, hell! I feel just the way you describe all of the damn time. You describe well, my dear. Love, daver
Pettit Avatar
December 27, 2011 at 8:52 PM
Too bad Black Flag won't take care of that kind of bug. Good writing as usual, Carolyn.
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December 27, 2011 at 8:18 PM
HOpe your not really suffering ...good one LNC..BG
Stanley Avatar
December 27, 2011 at 5:05 PM
A very nice descriptive limerick, man it's even worse getting sick during the Holidays, best of luck in the contest, Greg.
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December 27, 2011 at 4:54 PM
What a clever little write you have written! I love it! Plus this poem is so so true...I hate getting the flu! So very awful! I hope you don't have the flu! If so, drink plenty of fluids(mainly water) and make sure you get plenty of rest! Great poem, awesome work!!
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