Joanna Daniel Poet Free verse

On Catching the Flu - Ifl

A thousand drummers playing drums
within my head, 
like firecrackers bursting, 
Rivers of (whatever) oozing out, 
Trickling eyes, prickling nose, 
Snee..achoo!..zing...and sneezing...and sneezing! 
Every muscle aches, 
Feeling fatigued and flushed, 
Puffy eyes, stuffy nose, 
Bouts of throaty cacophonies come out uninvoked , 
Body sore, mood sourer.. 
Even the bed seems uncomfortable, 
Pain deludes, sleep eludes (snuffle!) 
Inflamed glands fight ill-famed flu, 
Tasteless food, faceless foe, endless distress, 
Don't come near! This is contagious! 
Life is drear, this is outrageous! 
Eyes flowing, nose-blowing! 
And I feel like... 
Chasing this flu away. 


9th Feb 2023


For Charles Messina's "I felt like" contest

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Anne-Lise Andresen February 22, 2023 at 7:02 AM - The flu... hard to avoid, Jo - Congratulations on your win in the contest - hugs

Paula Goldsmith February 21, 2023 at 1:46 PM Congratulations on your win. What a creative story/write. You nailed it. Yes, flu go away. Have a blessed day writing away.......................

Charles Messina February 21, 2023 at 4:48 AM I just love this, Jo. So cleverly written. Awesome writing as usual. I thought I placed this 1st, I don't know why I didn't or if I accidentally hit 2nd when judging. It is well deserved for a top win. I'll try to change it. Definitely a fav for me :) Congratulations on your win! Hugs Charlie

Christuraj Alex February 20, 2023 at 8:46 PM "Tasteless food, faceless foe, endless distress" - a highly feeling-filled writing. Congratulations!

Sotto Poet February 9, 2023 at 6:25 AM Wow, Jo. That was a funny and lovely read. Your words sum up how I feel exactly. We have had a plethora of these infections since our grandchildren attend school.

Valsa George February 9, 2023 at 3:52 AM This is exactly what I am undergoing now. For the past two weeks after a three day tour, when I reached back home, I was infected with viral fever. Still I am sneezing and having runny nose. I have been down with fever for nearly five days. Though fever has subsided, I have all the symptoms you describe. Beautifully and humorously written Jo. All the Best! Wish you a speedy recovery if it is not fictional!

Victor Buhagiar February 9, 2023 at 1:28 AM You have described the flu perfectly. Good thing I live alone and so I do not get the flu. Get well soon :)