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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Macfarlane Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 7:36 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!
Brown Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 8:16 AM
Congratulations Joe on your well deserved win in Susan Mill's contest "Jellyfish at the Beach". Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Many congratulations Joe on your win in Susan's fine contest with this wonderful poem >> James
Devonshire Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Glad to see this one in the winners' circle, Joe. I thought it was one of the best. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 3:41 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..
Devonshire Avatar
July 9, 2010 at 11:18 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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