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Snotty Nose

Is this just a curse that follows me around?
For I’m only five years old, three feet off the ground,
Playing inside or out, I get the sniffles bad,
I wish this was a nose I never had!

I sniffle all day, as the green slime grows,
Where it comes from? Nobody knows.
I wipe the snot on my right shirt sleeve,
It gives me somewhat of a temporary reprieve.

My mum wipes my nose with a man size tissue,
Pinching my nose hard, as if it’s a big issue.
‘Now play outside and be sure to wipe your nose!’
She says as the snot continually grows!

The slime forms on my lip, it’s sweet to taste,
Best that I lick it off, shouldn’t go to waste.
Will I ever get rid of this horrible grime? 
Or will I always be saddled with this yucky slime.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Michael Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 9:46 AM
A good question...if you can't beat it...then add sugar or pepper to taste
Wolf Avatar
March 9, 2020 at 9:55 PM
Wow. Borders on pornographic without one mention of sex or nudity! Amazing, Ron! :) gw
Thompson Avatar
March 10, 2020 at 5:04 PM
As always appreciate your comments and support Gershon. Best wishes..Ron :)
Allison Avatar
March 9, 2020 at 5:45 PM
you made me smile with your graphic imagery of a snotty nose Ronald, thanks for the giggle - now where are my tissues i dont want any snotty issues lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Thompson Avatar
March 9, 2020 at 5:47 PM
Thanks Jan. Best find my tissues too. Ron xx
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