The Cold Bug

A little germ to bring you down
   Just when you think you're going to town

A most unwelcome, uninvited guest
   One that robs you of much-needed rest

You cough, you wheeze, you sniffle and sneeze
   Symptoms flare up at the least hint of a breeze

     Your throat's dry; it cracks
        There's a pain in your back 
        
     Your n's sound like d's  
        You can barely say 'l' 
 
      Why can't this wee bug 
        Go directly to Hell?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 8/11/2018 1:08:00 PM
Yeah! Why is that bug here? Why fleas, ticks and mosquitoes, I also wish to know. This is a cute poem, a therapeutic lashing out that should have been medicinal in nature. Let it out! I enjoyed this very much. I sure hope you are actually well, at least by now. All the best ... CayCay
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/11/2018 10:48:00 PM
Thank you so much for the comment and the observation, CayCay. … I am on the mend, but not quit.e there yet. This bug rented me for a week or so, I think … Best wishes to you, Gershon
Date: 8/10/2018 4:18:00 PM
So many little bugs around at the moment GW the change in the temperature sure seems to play havoc now autumn is approaching:-( hugs Jan xx
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/10/2018 4:21:00 PM
Send them directly to Hell, Jan!! ~ Gershon
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/10/2018 4:21:00 PM
Send them directly to Hell, Jan!! ~ Gershon
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