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!

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Hannah Borke

Date: 5/17/2025 9:53:00 PM

I keep a fork near my bed.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/18/2025 8:36:00 AM

Ha! You made me laugh, Hannah!

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 5/14/2025 4:55:00 AM

A delightful poem, Ilene, and it hits home! Your rhyming versatility is amazing! Bravo! / Maurice

Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/18/2025 8:37:00 AM

Thanks for your constant support, Maurice!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/13/2025 1:41:00 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

Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/18/2025 8:45:00 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!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/13/2025 11:54:00 AM

oh yeah…lol…a bunch of annoyances! Great poem!

Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/18/2025 8:46:00 AM

Thank you, Kim! Much appreciated…