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“Self-pity in it's early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.” - Maya Angelou

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A Sam Snott poem:
4th January 2024
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Like a dog With a sandpaper throat A cough like a bark And the mood of a scrote Just tossing and turning With no comfortable spot A nose like a tap Simply dripping with snot I sweat like a pig Whatever that means And I fart like I live On a diet of beans I don't mean to be crude But I don't really care Keep your sympathy close With you lozenges, spare Just lock me away I just want to submerge In a sea of self-pity And a song like a dirge All my charm has escaped You can probably tell So, dear friends, you can love me When I'm perky and well..

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/5/2024 3:50:00 PM

Sam--I found your poem delightful and clever. Sorry to hear that you're under the weather...but still creative...impressive. I laughed when I read "I fart like I've been on a diet of beans." No fun when one is sick. I hope you're on the mend...I appreciate you and your poetry whether sick or well. Have a great weekend, Sara

Sam Scott
Date: 1/5/2024 9:46:00 PM

I'm glad I made you smile, Sara :)) Laughter is the best medicine they say and thank you for being more than just a fair-weather poet friend x

Ink Empress

Date: 1/5/2024 3:17:00 AM

Ah i see you are not feeling too well through your words woven here. So many are falling sick lately. Perhaps the weather? This is very descriptive and you’ve exactly shown how it feels to struggle with sore throat and flu! I love the lozenges line so clever and the ending is brilliant! Has a sassy side to it too! Yeap keep your sympathy, and to love and appreciate you when you are well but isnt that how the world works usually. Unfortunately. Self pity quote is brilliant too and i see that here

Sam Scott
Date: 1/5/2024 10:23:00 AM

I think you picked up on the grumpy man-flu vibe. I like the 'sassy' comment. This makes my laugh now.. but poetry is not always butterflies and rainbows. Keepin' it real, Ink. Keepin' it real. Stay healthy dear Inky pal :))