Under the Weather

I think I might be getting sick – 
I’m cold and oh, so tired,
For nature played a dirty trick
So in the muck I’m mired.

A little cough can’t keep me in – 
I’d plans I’d had for ages;
Ignoring signs means you can’t win – 
So sayeth all the sages.

And so I met my friend to walk,
The park our destination.
We filled the day with catch-up talk;
I had no hesitation.

But now I’m home and freezing cold
And bundled in a sweater.
Some soup will place the germs on hold – 
Tomorrow hope I’m better.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Rigoler Avatar
October 4, 2018 at 8:28 AM
Nothing like a good hot soup to quell a cold, and it doesn't have to be chicken! I love pureed cauliflower, garlic, and a drop of lemon. My poem "Time was when" is from a childhood experience. / M
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 2, 2018 at 10:08 AM
I'm sick too ;) pass the chicken soup! Sweet poem Ilene, xomo!
Vaso Avatar
October 2, 2018 at 1:24 AM
I hope you feel better soon, read some nice poetry and relax! Wait thats what I just did!! :)
Cunningham Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 8:08 PM
It's that time of year when the bugs come out to play. Stay warm and dose up on paracetamol. Lovely verse Ilene.
Wanter Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 6:39 PM
A Bauer vignette! Love it.
Leffanta Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 6:10 PM
ME TOO! Aloha! Rico
Gauthier Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 5:57 PM
A lovely and uplifting poem, Ilene. Love the rhythm and message. Hope your friend did not catch your germs though!!!
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