The Infection

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When I was sick and laid on my chair Dirty tissues piled up and I didn't care My throat hurt, my head, too; my nose was stuffy To the commode I flew in such a hurry What is wrong with this scene, it was a nightmare And not a pleasant daytime, or night affair I was so stuffed up and feverish, my taste buds dulled I couldn't even smell a stink unequaled At least I can hope to be well once again Many are not blessed to live without pain Lord, help me to be thankful even in this situation To reverence You and all your creation

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Alexis Y.

Date: 5/20/2021 6:09:00 AM

Hi Sara, A cold doesn't feel good at all. You expressed the feeling very well in this write. Your faith shines bright in the last stanza.Ps; I didn't know you were sick. It's good to hear you are feeling better-Alexis

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/14/2021 7:34:00 AM

Steadfast in faith through a life threatening crisis! Bravo!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/15/2021 2:10:00 PM

Unseeking Seeker, Thanks for the visit with the kind review. It has been a rough week but some who have the covid19 face several months or more which is awful for them and their families. I am grateful it hasn't been such for me. Sara

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/13/2021 12:20:00 PM

Hope you are better Sara. This poem made me remember the misery of being sick, and feeling grateful that for now, in this germ ridden world, I am well. May God bless you with a quick recovery and robust health soon!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/13/2021 2:53:00 PM

BJ, I believe that I am better this afternoon. I am really sore from where I have coughed so much but that will heal again in a few days. Thanks for your blessing and prayer for robust health. Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/12/2021 11:19:00 PM

You should have dedicated this poem to me. At the moment I'm moody, nervous and must have some tests. But as you said, there are others worse than me.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/13/2021 2:51:00 PM

Victor, I hope your test all turn out to your well-being. It is scary to be sick and even scarier to wait for the test to be done then to wait again to hear what the outcome is. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/12/2021 1:24:00 PM

Interesting write Sara with poignant thoughts to make one ponder, there's always someone worse off than ourselves. Good rhyme and flow with nice expression. Hope you're better soon.Blessings, Gordon

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/12/2021 3:58:00 PM

Gordon, When I began to notice other people, I did find that there was always someone who was worse off than myself or my family. Thanks for the kind comments. Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/12/2021 12:48:00 PM

At the very least, I can expect that you try to regain your health; many do not. I wish you were pain-free; I want your continued safety and vigilance, and I hope that humanity as a whole overcomes this significant obstacle. Have a wonderful evening dear Sara

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/12/2021 3:50:00 PM

Lasaad, I actually think I am some better right this minute. I got an infection from either allergy that had turned the other way from allergies to infection or was around someone who was sick. I think my body is going to win the battle. The pain that I have is a daily battle from arthritis which most of humanity has as they get older. Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, this virus that is going around is devastating and about time I think there is hope a new strain comes up. Thanks for dropping by. Sara