The Hypochondriac

I"m getting rather faint again
I don"t feel well at all.
My back has gone,my legs both ache
must sit in case i fall

Scurvy,swine flu,measles mumps.
I must have had the lot
I even broke out in a sweat
whilst i was in my cot

The doctor calls,he doesnt care,
Just looks at me and smiles.
I grimace back in pain,not joy.
I"ve just sat on my piles

The end is nigh,and thats a fact.
Of this i can be sure.
My epitaph will surely read..
They couldn"t find the cure

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 1/25/2011 6:17:00 AM
So true it's hard to find the cure to life, unless perhaps it's death? Hope you feel better and welcome to the soup! Light & Love
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Date: 11/29/2009 6:35:00 AM
Very funny!! enjoyed by Simone
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Date: 11/24/2009 11:42:00 PM
Another clever, witty write, Christopher! All I can think after reading your two poems, is: Please, Sir, can I have some more?? Hugs, Donna
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Date: 11/12/2009 4:15:00 PM
LOL and why not we're but a feeast of beasties aye? Light & Love try my Swine Flu Ca Choo! Welcome to the Soup!
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Date: 10/12/2009 4:51:00 PM
Beautifully poise.
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Date: 10/12/2009 4:43:00 AM
LOL well............try reading my..Coo coo ca choo....but don't get sick! Light & Love
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Date: 10/12/2009 4:27:00 AM
thanks all for the comments Its not real pain or suffering Donna,im glad to say:) Chris
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Date: 10/12/2009 3:14:00 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Christopher. I also wish you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/11/2009 10:55:00 PM
This is humorous....that is...if it's really a hypochondriac that you feature here. If this is real pain and suffering, how sad for the person who isn't taken seriously. Great write, either way! Hugs, Donna
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Date: 10/11/2009 8:07:00 PM
I know some people like this..Very funny..I enjoyed reading it tonight...Marty
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Date: 10/11/2009 8:03:00 PM
Christopher, This poem makes me sick! Thanks for a chuckle when it was sorely needed. Great write, great fun. Always, Will
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