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COVID My Bungholio

Probably not my first battleground with this nasty bug Still haven't tested positive after many attempts But I know I have it now False negatives or perhaps it's just my luck I'm still kicking my way thru it, and I trust that none of you Want to take this cross from me But feel free Grandma's got it too, that's my mom Always taking care of us all no matter what the cost Bless her soul Hope all those vain vaccinations were worth it So far so good . . . still here in the hood No 911 calls yet but she says keep it on hold This aint no ordinary cold It reaches deep down and taints the soul I feel for all the dead before me Now is my chance to dance with this devil Giving me night sweats and a backwards fever I feel soooo cold like I could die Really makes me feel that mortal mold With an electric cord protruding from the back of my skull Don't unplug me yet I still have some more poems to write Is tonight the night I aint afraid Jesus has my back My faith is intact He says Our Father forgives me when it's not So, I say a few Our Fathers and struggle through some Hail Marys (It's been a while since I've said those. Threw out my Rosary years ago) I've walked thru so many Church doors that you'd think me a swinger But I'm a deadringer for what is real Ringing the dinner bell Ding Ding Ding Ding Dong! What's wrong with me Lord, why'd you make me this way? Extra toes and thumbs, kinda seems dumb I think I would have been better off with an extra brain Perhaps then I'da been a bit more sane Less of a pain More like everyone else like anyone else would care I dare to overthrow tyranny and jerks With a glare of my obvious godlike good looks. I must get that from you, my Lord Thanks for being there for me thru all these years Putting up with all my failures and doubts and bad poetry And to anyone else reading this malarky Thanks for sharing! I think I'm going to go now And visit the porcelain thrown For a while.

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Date: 4/15/2025 5:12:00 PM
wow, you are humorous and witty. Great job. I never got covid even though my hubbie did. wasn't vaccinated. I never cared. Maybe that was the trick, just not worrying about it.
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Date: 8/28/2024 6:37:00 PM
I was not excempted here my dear poet friend. When I got it, I recovered after 6 months. An great write I immensely enjoyed reading this morning my friend. Thanks a lot for sharing. Blessings to you always and your writings. Hugs
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Benjamin Bartley
Date: 8/28/2024 9:14:00 PM
Ouch! But you did recover eventually. I assume you were in the hospital the whole time? I'm probably almost over it. So far so good. I still feel like poo. Though I'm praying and asking for prayers for my 80+ year ol' mom. She's suffering a bit more than I. Thanks for sharing.
Date: 8/28/2024 6:19:00 PM
Wonderful words here, good write.
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Date: 8/28/2024 4:22:00 PM
I had a week in hospital with Covid-pneumonia two years ago, it was awful. I lost my hearing and sense of smell, luckily they eventually came back. Have enjoyed the read… Beryl
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Benjamin Bartley
Date: 8/28/2024 9:15:00 PM
Thanks for sharing your success story. That definitely helps.
Date: 8/28/2024 4:04:00 PM
I've had covid twice, thankfully not badly but it can leave long term side effects - wouldnt wish it on anyone ... as for visiting the poetry throne that's is where I go - love your humour Benjamin and I help out in churches but am not a church goer - got no faith but that's no surprise when i see such hypocrisy here ! hugs jan xx
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Benjamin Bartley
Date: 8/28/2024 9:18:00 PM
The world is so full of poo. it's sometimes hard to smell the flowers. Especially right now with my sinuses all whacked out. Thanks for caring and sharing. I still won't turn down a prayer from you. ooo's and xxx's back at ya.

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