Janice Canerdy Poet Quatrain

So Miniscule, So Powerful

I think I may cough up a lung.
I ache from head to toe.
I’m blazing hot, then freezing cold.
Eyes smart and nostrils flow.

A microscopic virus birthed
this beast that’s claimed my week,
demanded that I stay in bed,
and made my outlook bleak.


Date: July 9, 2019

Contest: The Miniverse Poetry Contest    Placed 4th of 10

Sponsor: Nina Parmenter

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 20, 2019 at 9:50 PM Oh, that one! The butt kicker. Or face... ;), you nailed it. Congratulations on your win! xomo Janice Canerdy July 20, 2019 at 10:10 PM Thank you so much, Maureen! Janice

Jeanne Mcgee July 20, 2019 at 9:43 AM Janice, this is wonderful. I just hate colds of any kind...Congrats on your placement! Janice Canerdy July 20, 2019 at 10:36 AM Thanks so much, Jeanne. Janice

Gary Smith July 20, 2019 at 8:25 AM Excellent Janice, congrats. :) Janice Canerdy July 20, 2019 at 8:28 AM Thanks so much, Gary. Janice

Line Gauthier July 20, 2019 at 6:19 AM Wonderful poem, Janice. Congrats on your win. Janice Canerdy July 20, 2019 at 8:28 AM Thanks so much, Line. Janice

CayCay Godwin July 14, 2019 at 3:35 PM Succinct, to the point and has great rhyme - what I believe Nina is looking for. I got way too wordy in mine (pretty sure) but I've got a house full of company and no real thinking time! I really enjoyed your entry and definitely know the virus feeling you creatively described. All the best ... CayCay Janice Canerdy July 14, 2019 at 4:07 PM Thanks so much, CayCay! I'm going to read yours as soon as I get the chance. Janice