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Jellyfish Sting Remedy

Now, you may wonder why I urinate on my toes But I know the cure when thrust in pain’s throes After bare footing on a beach of golden sand And accidentally treading on a jellyfish’s band. The sting is sharp and the pain so very intense You hop around with one foot a swollen immense You want relief as fast as you can get it Pull down your pants and start to wet it. I know this sounds gross and a little perverse The longer you wait, the pain just grows worse The scientific reasons I cannot explain But the chemistry of urine relieves jellyfish pain. How the first person figured this out, I haven’t got a clue And if you are too modest, perhaps I’ll urinate on you Don’t you worry; I’ll hold and aim my own hose Just next time on the beach, put shoes on your toes.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 3/15/2012 7:36:00 PM
This made me remember the episode from 'Friends' where Monica got stung and Joey and Chandler has to pee on her. You put it into words perfectly, awesome write!
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Date: 7/19/2010 8:16:00 AM
Congratulations Joe on your well deserved win in Susan Mill's contest "Jellyfish at the Beach". Love, Carol
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Date: 7/18/2010 8:18:00 AM
Many congratulations Joe on your win in Susan's fine contest with this wonderful poem >> James
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Date: 7/13/2010 5:04:00 PM
Glad to see this one in the winners' circle, Joe. I thought it was one of the best. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/13/2010 3:41:00 PM
Congrats Joe on your winning poem in the Jellyfish contest with this awesome write and win in this contest.. a great tale as only Joe can write one.. enjoy your victory.. with luv..
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Date: 7/9/2010 11:18:00 AM
You always have me laughing, Joe. I didn't know about this remedy, but I encounter a lot of jellyfish, so I'll have to remember this! Fun poem! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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