Cabin Fever

Can't go out
Weather won't permit
Too cold, too wet, too slippy
Dressed up warm 
I clean and cook
And wash and iron and polish
Listen to the radio
Despair at the news
Hum to the music
Escape from the world
Enter boredom
Slowly at first
Then snaking into the psyche
Banging with frustration
Screaming at the world
I wan't to explode
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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January 5, 2011 at 7:17 AM
Hi Liz. Thanks for the visit. . I am this. Work is scarce so have to find things to fill the day. Thank God for the writing. Decided to organise all my poetry and was amazed to find that I had written 35,000 words, (mostly crap). Yes cabin fever is a self propagating condition. Can be cured with a bottle or two of wine. Great idea and write. happy New Year to you all also. Eamon
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December 30, 2010 at 5:46 PM
Liz..,, enjoyed your poem. Stopping by to wish you lots of cheers & joy this comming new year.. May you always find new ways to share your talent and imagination with us here at the soup. Happy new year to you and your family,, God bless,.miss.p.d.
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December 29, 2010 at 7:20 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Liz. Welcome to premium membership. Happy New Year to you and yours. Love, Carol
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December 9, 2010 at 9:42 AM
I guess we're both having bad weather today, Liz, and it's not much fun staying inside. Maybe it is time to catch up on some housework. Take care, Diane
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December 9, 2010 at 8:51 AM
You had me laughing, Liz, because my house is never cleaner than it is when the weather's bad. Can REALLY relate to the frustration of "Cabin Fever"! Love it! Carolyn
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