Jan Allison Poet Couplet

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Thanks to Paul Callus for inspiring me to write this poem. My cold couldn't come at a worse time - my lovely dad is currently in Hospice for respite and I can't visit him:-(

I'Ve Caught a Cold

Sneeze, sneeze, sneeze, sneeze
Oh I wish my sore throat would ease

Razor blades of pain are shredding my throat
And I’ve got so much snot I could launch a boat

My nose is as red as Rudolph’s and it’s oh so sore
I’m feeling achy and miserable this cold I simply do abhor

My temperature is high – I’m having a hot flush
I look a terrible mess; my hair is in need of a brush

Guess I will have to smile when hubby says I’m ‘hot’
Good job he loves me whether I look a wreck or not

Jan Allison
21st October 2014

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Katherine Stella October 22, 2014 at 3:17 PM hate nasty colds great write and use of imagery hope it was short lived also thanks for kind comment on my poem I changed title to you been chomped lol keep up great writting Jan Allison October 22, 2014 at 3:27 PM Thanks for dropping by Stella I hope for a miracle thatit disappears quickly as I cant see dad in Hospice and I go on holiday next week. Hugs Jan xxx

Angie Thomas October 22, 2014 at 9:25 AM lol... creative picturisation of one of the most depressing moments of life... :P Jan Allison October 22, 2014 at 12:33 PM It's the fact I can't see dad Angie its so so so hard:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Liam Mcdaid October 22, 2014 at 4:19 AM bless you jan hope it clears soon Jan Allison October 22, 2014 at 5:56 AM Oh me too Liam it breaking my heart not to see dad:-( Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne October 22, 2014 at 3:11 AM I too have a cold. Great write. Hope you get over it quickly. Jan Allison October 22, 2014 at 3:23 AM Oh Maurice I am so sorry I hope you are feeling better - my real issue is not being able to see dad in Hospice - I've found that so so difficult. Hugs Jan xxx

Dorian Petersen Potter October 22, 2014 at 2:23 AM So sorry to read that you're not feeling well at all lately, Jan. Wish you well, poor baby, Ill be praying for your swift recovery and for your dad as well. Colds can be such a bummer. Take good care of yourself meanwhile, my dear friend. Sending you hugs! Love and light! xxx D. Jan Allison October 22, 2014 at 2:43 AM Thanks Dorian I'm just feeling frustrated and sad I can't see dad:-( hugs Jan xxx

Sandra Haight October 21, 2014 at 8:37 PM Praying that you get well soon, Jan. Sounds like a bad one with a temp and all. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison October 22, 2014 at 2:42 AM I've felt better I must say lol - just frustrated i can't see dad but at least I can ring. Hugs Jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans October 21, 2014 at 5:48 PM I'm sorry to hear that Jan. I hope you can get better real quick so you can be by him. Get plenty of rest. XOXO Jan Allison October 21, 2014 at 5:53 PM I feel so bad at letting him down Brenda, but I can't risk seeing him until it is gone:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus October 21, 2014 at 5:47 PM Do try this magic potion: "Sneeze and wheeze to scare the geese, and I'll do just what I please" :) Get well soon Jan:) Hugs // paul call(u)s Jan Allison October 21, 2014 at 5:51 PM Thanks Paul - sorry I must amend your name I spelled it correctly then amended it :-( Hugs Jan xxx

Casarah Nance October 21, 2014 at 5:41 PM Oh that sucks to have a cold like that, I hope you recover quickly so you can visit your dad. Love you humor chicky. :) hugs...or not hugs if you are contagious, when you're better, then hugs xxx Jan Allison October 21, 2014 at 5:46 PM Hubby passed it to me so I'm happy to share Cas lol ... but not with dad:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Charmaine Chircop October 21, 2014 at 5:38 PM sweet Jan ..Do have some honey with warm water for the troath dear.Your hubby is a wise cookie ..and your humour is fantastic queeee : ). : )Get well sn. Jan Allison October 21, 2014 at 5:44 PM Yes thanks :-) I've had some honey and lemon too Charmaine:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith October 21, 2014 at 5:27 PM lol...Your hubby is one smart man...get well Jan....hugs Tim Jan Allison October 21, 2014 at 5:31 PM He's the one who gave me the cold Tim - I am so fed up as I need to spend as much time with dad as I can:-( Hugs Jan xxx