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I Have a Cold

According to Doctor Google, I am actually dying. With the symptoms I have, surely it can't be lying. I'm living on borrowed time, I really should be dead. My head is so dense, I look like Mr Potato head. Rechecking my symptoms as I stare at the computer screen. A common cold I have, now that's not so mean. I've blown my nose so much, now it's red and raw. My throat feels the same and coughing makes it sore. I want to lie down but my nose is too stuffy. I triple up the pillows but they don't feel soft and fluffy. So much green, slimy mucas dripping down my throat. In a Medieval castle I think I could fill the moat. My face is drawn and haggard with mouth open wide. Such an effort to breathe, this cold I cannot abide. The whole body aches, I sluggishly move about the room. Succombing to the symptoms, resigned to impending doom. It's only a cold I have, It shouldn't be that big a deal. Yes it is! No one on earth could imagine the way I feel. I know you've all had a cold before, but not as bad as mine. Don't anybody tell me that in a couple of days I will be fine. Trying to go to bed. close my eyes and go to sleep. If only I could! without my nose constantly on the leak. Maybe I'll just stay in my chair and write another ditty. But I'd rather think about myself, happily wallow in self pity.

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Date: 9/17/2016 7:35:00 PM
Hey Craig when it comes to having a cold, I had so many I lost count! I know just how u feel.You just want it to go away as fast as possible, but even more you wish you never got it in the first place! This was a creative and awesome write. Congrats on I have a cold!
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Old Man Emu
Date: 9/18/2016 12:49:00 PM
Thanks Candace.
Date: 5/13/2016 6:43:00 PM
I feel for you , mate! Great writing and it is even better reading... To indulge and wallow a little in self pity... This could be the tonic and unusual remedy... For all the miserable sufferers of this malady...
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Old Man Emu
Date: 5/15/2016 5:05:00 PM
Ha you may be onto something there! Thanks for the review and visit.
Date: 5/7/2016 11:36:00 PM
Been there and done that Craig. I can so relate. It seems that just being able to breathe is half the battle so I usually keep some Dristan nose spray on hand for just that thing. I know this was posted some time ago so hope you are all better now. A seven my friend. God Bless, JB
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Date: 5/5/2016 1:07:00 PM
This is is fine piece with soul-reaching quality. I love this so much
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Old Man Emu
Date: 5/7/2016 4:29:00 PM
Thank you for your kind review Funom
Date: 4/25/2016 2:18:00 AM
Hope you are feeling better now Craig - oh I can relate to this big style - such a descriptive write and I loved the humourous touches especially about the slimy mucus lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/25/2016 4:27:00 AM
LOL no not at all its a great way to describe it - can sure relate lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Old Man Emu
Date: 4/25/2016 4:24:00 AM
Sorry. That was a bit gross. Thanks for the visit Jan
Date: 4/23/2016 6:51:00 PM
Craig: Told with such intensity, half way through I had to get some of those "germ killer wipes" and scrub down my key board and screen. Just as a precaution you know. :o) Thanks for "sharing this" at a distance. I was going to add: Keep them coming, but maybe you should wait a week or so. oldbuck
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Old Man Emu
Date: 4/25/2016 4:26:00 AM
Ha ha. Thanks Buck.
Date: 3/7/2016 2:32:00 PM
- Not deadly, only a virus ........... it comes   .... and go - A great rhyme poem, Craig - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Old Man Emu
Date: 3/13/2016 8:07:00 PM
sorry for the lateness of reply, I have been elsewhere. Thank you for the viewing. We men are wingers when sick.
Date: 3/3/2016 4:42:00 AM
A great write and how many are drawn to google dr for a cure!!! Enjoyed reading this poem, men and colds!!! :D
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Old Man Emu
Date: 3/4/2016 12:29:00 PM
thanks Gail. We males don't cope as well as women when sick.
Date: 2/25/2016 9:31:00 PM
Well the green stuff means it isn't just a cold. Still we hear your screams, mouth open in a rictus of pain. Enough! You said it well. (Over the counter nose spray with Phenyliphrine will help).
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Old Man Emu
Date: 2/26/2016 12:31:00 AM
Thanks Mark. It has disapated now after a few days
Date: 2/24/2016 3:08:00 AM
Hi, Craig. Well...I won't say thanks for the memories, but thanks for reminding me to be grateful for not having a cold. You made it all so real. Elaine
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Old Man Emu
Date: 2/24/2016 11:29:00 AM
Agree, I am grateful it only lasted a short time. I do winge and grizzle when I am sick. Cheers for the visit.
Date: 2/22/2016 4:19:00 PM
A complete ld is the worst, especially t night. I commiserate with you my friend and wish you well soon. Your poem is spot on with the misery it causes.#7
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/23/2016 6:25:00 AM
Good grief...I have to double check every word I write because my kindle changes the words. It changed "cold to complete ld". Glad you are better. ; )
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Old Man Emu
Date: 2/23/2016 2:52:00 AM
Ha thanks Connie. I am better I may have exaggerated
Date: 2/21/2016 9:22:00 AM
With some colds a person feels so bad, can't help but think it must be more than that. Great flow, so witty, what a fabulous write!
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Old Man Emu
Date: 2/21/2016 1:44:00 PM
Thanks Dineen. I am feeling much better now. Thank you for the visit.
Date: 2/20/2016 9:24:00 PM
Hehe! '...I think I could fill the moat!' You've described the symptoms to a T, and the discomfort one feels with a cold. Well done Craig! Keith
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Old Man Emu
Date: 2/20/2016 10:05:00 PM
Cheers Keith, moat if full and I'm on the empty and improve.

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