Man Flu

“Darlig, by dose is still ruddig,
ad by tubby is poorly as well,
by head is id paid
ab i'b also afraid that by throat
is dow burdig like hell “.
His wife then stopped doing the ironing
even though her left arm's in a sling,
and fed him his soup with a spoon to his mouth
and pouted to him “ you poor thing”.
As she got out the hoover to vacuum
and watched as his arms hung down limp,
she looked to the sky and said “ God, tell me why
did you marry me off to a wimp?”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Callus Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 12:29 PM
Funny on all counts, Viv:) But you better beware of Jean...that's one hell of a long thermometer:) Regards // paul
Beaufort Avatar
November 11, 2016 at 11:25 AM
Funny. When my wife is sick, she moans and groans like a baby. It drives me crazy. But, I guess we all feel overworked at times like this.
Inman Avatar
November 11, 2016 at 8:13 AM
A wonderful chuckle this morning Viv. I love the whiny way you've written the words. Wonderfully unique.
Dietrich Avatar
November 10, 2016 at 7:54 PM
hahaha. I love it, and it's SO true about the way men are compared to their wives in times of sickness. Awesome! Fave.
Andresen Avatar
November 10, 2016 at 11:55 AM
- ..... no comments ... :)))) ..... - Great written, Viv ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
November 10, 2016 at 10:22 AM
I know where I'd put that thermometer if that was me...
Lamoureux Avatar
November 10, 2016 at 12:19 AM
Ha ha! This is good! Some guys really are sucks.
P  Avatar
November 9, 2016 at 10:19 AM
I was laughing before I read the poem! Nuff said, I don't want all the menfolk on my case. Much respect for being truthful. ;)
Wigley Avatar
November 9, 2016 at 11:01 PM
Thanks, Paloma. I hold my hand up to being a victim occasionally. Viv x
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