Our Priorities

In life we have priorities,
But when you’re feeling sick,
So much of what you care about
Drops down the list real quick.

Like how you look or what you wear
Or if your house is clean
Or if you move your car
So traffic cops won’t be on scene.

Or making plans to go away
Or maybe meet a friend
Or even watch that series so
You’ll get to see the end.

Of course, when you feel better,
Which you hope will happen fast,
Priorities will go right back
To your pre-sickness past.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Rigoler Avatar
January 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Your psychology is right on, Ilene! / Maurice
M  Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
So very true ilene….when you are sick or in pain all you want is to feel well and normal again….then when you do you are so appreciative for five mins …then take it for granted again! Ha….Enjoyed your poem my friend…Debx
Bauer Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
thank you so much, deb!
Loving Iii Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Absence had me away but I saw your picture and remembered your rhyming. You still have it.
Bauer Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
that is a sweet comment, john! i appreciate it! glad i haven't updated my picture - i don't look quite as young now...
Andresen Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
- ... everything can wait ... think only of yourself ... rest and get well again, Ilene :) - hugs
Bauer Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
thank you, anne-lise! i'm getting there!
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