Itch

I itch at night; at night I itch,
Although for pain, I would not switch.
My brain, I guess, contains a glitch
So I can’t sleep without a hitch.

On TV ads I saw a pitch
For medicine – can’t think of which – 
But that idea I chose to ditch
So I’ll get by, but life’s a…..bunch of annoyances!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Borke Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I keep a fork near my bed.
Bauer Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Ha! You made me laugh, Hannah!
Rigoler Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 4:55 AM
A delightful poem, Ilene, and it hits home! Your rhyming versatility is amazing! Bravo! / Maurice
Bauer Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Thanks for your constant support, Maurice!
Allison Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
ha ha ha love that end line so much Ilene, and its so irritating when you cant reach to scratch the itch especially if its on your back I use soothing savlon cream if i have an itch but it sure can be an 'annoyance' when it wont go away! hugs jan xx
Bauer Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I’ve been dealing with this for a while, Jan, and have tried many things. Some days are worse than others, but I know there are many afflictions a lot harder to live with. Thanks for always reading my poems!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
oh yeah…lol…a bunch of annoyances! Great poem!
Bauer Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Thank you, Kim! Much appreciated…
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