Elizabeth Kinch Poet Quatrain

Menopause Misery

The menopause has hit me,
My oestrogen is going,
I'm very hot and sweaty,
My face all red and glowing.

My mood is unpredictable,
I scream and then I shout,
My waistbands getting tighter,
I'm fatter without a doubt.

My hair is getting thinner
On the top of my head,
But it's sprouting out of my chin
And upper lip instead.

My mind gets confused,
I'm forgetful, make mistakes,
Everywhere is itchy,
I just want to take a break.

So I'm off to see the doctor
To get some HRT,
Can't deal with all the symptoms
Of this menopause misery!

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Connie Marcum Wong May 20, 2017 at 9:28 AM I'm beginning to wonder if the hot flashes ever go away. I can totally relate to this misery and commiserate with you. Your poem pretty much says it all. A cooling pillow really helps. HRT didn't do anything for me but make my mood darker. Good luck. Blessings : ) Elizabeth Kinch May 20, 2017 at 1:08 PM HRT working for my hot flashes but I'm still so tired zzzzz

Lisa Ricci May 13, 2017 at 4:29 AM Good Morning Elizabeth. Yes, oh this road. Your word misery is true. You have captured this extremely well with seriousness and with play. Well done on this stage of life. Enjoy the morning and day. Elizabeth Kinch May 13, 2017 at 10:22 PM Thank you Lisa for commenting, it can be so miserable but I do try to approach everything with a positive attitude. Elizabeth Kinch May 13, 2017 at 10:22 PM Thank you Lisa for commenting, it can be so miserable but I do try to approach everything with a positive attitude.

Joseph May May 8, 2017 at 1:19 PM For anything that ails us laughter is the best medicine... Elizabeth Kinch May 9, 2017 at 1:15 AM ....and is certainly better than crying!

Demetrios Trifiatis May 8, 2017 at 7:00 AM My dearest, Elizabeth, I just wish to say that the sea when calm and when turbulent has the same depth! The same with the ladies you are wonderful at any age! Elizabeth Kinch May 8, 2017 at 8:13 AM You smooth talker Demetrios!

Anne-Marie Coreggia May 7, 2017 at 8:30 PM I didn't know there was anything laughable about menopause, but after reading your delightful poem I completely changed my mind. A fabulous write! 7:) Amitiés Elizabeth Kinch May 8, 2017 at 2:56 AM Laughing is always better than crying although with my hormones all over the place it's sometimes a struggle!

Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2017 at 9:44 AM It's good to approach changes with a sense of humour. Well done! Elizabeth Kinch May 7, 2017 at 9:49 AM I try!

Darren White May 7, 2017 at 8:46 AM Ouch, Elizabeth, you did an extremely good job at making me laugh about something that must be very frustrating! Thank you :) #7 Elizabeth Kinch May 7, 2017 at 8:49 AM I'm sure it can be frustrating for both sexes!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 7, 2017 at 8:43 AM Oh, oh oh my. I'm right behind ya. Fabulous write! Unnerving truth, but fabulous write ;P 7! xomo Elizabeth Kinch May 7, 2017 at 8:44 AM Thank you Maureen for commenting.....it gets me down! Not much fun for my husband either!

Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 8:22 AM ha ha ha really humourous both the male and female suffer from the fall out of the menopause!:-) hugs Jan xx Elizabeth Kinch May 7, 2017 at 8:48 AM Thank you Jan, I'm hoping the HRT is going to return me to my former self!

Maurice Rigoler May 7, 2017 at 8:05 AM We males have been spared this feminine problem, Elizabeth, but we make up for it in other ways. Well written and female Soupers should identify with it. Many thanks for stopping by to read the adventures of my fictional character Flackmoth. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M Elizabeth Kinch May 7, 2017 at 8:42 AM You males get the backlash of our hormones!

Sheila Sacks May 7, 2017 at 8:01 AM Well said, Elizabeth! Negotiating the minefield that is menopause is indeed a challenge! Men are so fortunate....or perhaps not...they're usually at the receiving end of our misery!! I so enjoyed reading your humorous poem! Thank you for sharing...Hugs Elizabeth Kinch May 7, 2017 at 8:41 AM Thank you Sheila, I do often feel for my husband!

Phil Capitano May 7, 2017 at 7:53 AM So good Elizabeth to be able to laugh about this but not so cool when you are going through it. Well done. Elizabeth Kinch May 7, 2017 at 8:40 AM Thank you Phil.