Seems like only yesterday,
when I wore a white cap and gown. I was a very excited five year old,
it was my kindergarten graduation.
I was sick as a dog,
after crying until I could not breathe~mom said I could go.
The group diploma pictures were taken,
it was back home and back to bed feeling so sick.
I missed the party~I missed all the fun,
that made me really sad.
The years went by,
I had another chance to get it right.
A blue and white flower corsage I did wear,
school colors made me proud.
A night filled with family and friends,
for all to see what I had done.
Happy tears did fall,
as the next chapter in my life was about to start.
This time I was not missing the party,
cutting my big cake brought me much joy.
Date Written: 3/3/2023
Note: True story.
A short sighted old doctor called Charlie
Poured water from a bottle to make tea
But the taste wasn't right
Got one hell of a fright
On close inspection the bottle said pee...
He called the opticians to book a test
Rinsed his mouth out then headed home to rest
Now sets good examples
Marks clinical sample's
Storing all those nasties in a locked chest...
Now you don't want to end up like Charlie
By error drinking someone else's pee
Well it is human waste
You just wont like the taste
And you'll be sick as a dog, believe me...
Written February 7th 2020
Most of us taught to ignore the things
We're born to be then go & cave in to conformity
Because no one can win against war machines
It all blows in the wind like a hoard of leaves
While those at the top that hold the keys
That won't release the Golden gese
We sit here distraught or close to being
Misery swamped in droves we leave
To a different spot that's supposed to be
A legitimate lot with loans and deeds
They tell us some bull, that no one needs
& Expect us to roll it to potpouri
untill the scent that you breath, is as fresh as the sea
& Smells like a piece of morning breeze
I would have been better off poor & weak
In a big Renaissance born from sheep
& Live with some rocks absorbing heat
So I can step on the top & scorch my feet
Winds getting strong, then Dorothy sings
Gets swept off her lawn & Thrown to me
The wizard of oz, in quarentene
As sick as a dog, or horse that's green
I rang the bell, but it made no sound...
I fell on my face, but not to the ground...
I cried out to god, but she was gone...
I sang all the words but not the song...
I wept without a single tear..
I was afraid without a single fear...
I screamed out in a muted pain...
I soaked in the storm but not in the rain...
I wish I was me but someone else...
I wish I could reach that gun on the shelf...
I am sick as a dog but in perfect health...
I'm a raging moron; thoughtful and wise...
And if you believe that, I have plenty more lies...
Hair Of The Dog...
I woke up this morning with the brown bag flu,
And I’m sick as a dog from too many brews;
But you know what they say “Hair of the Dog”,
I poured me a beer, to rid my mind of this fog;
My stomach is churning but I soldier on,
Praying soon that this headache is gone;
It seems to me I only made it worse,
Someone please call me a nurse;
Hair of the dog sure did me in,
And I swear I’m never drinking again.
I took my doggy for a ride.
She looked so cute sitting by my side.
And then she gave a little cough
And couldn't seem to turn it off.
She was sick on the seat, but it got worse
She threw up into my open purse.
She was just as sick as a dog can be,
And oh my word, she's been sick on me.
Should I call 911 or find a vet?
I sure needed help for my little pet.
I saw a veterinary sign.
I hoped he could fix this dog of mine.
The vet was a very handsome guy.
I was such a mess, I wanted to cry.
His amusement, he didn't try to hide.
Being laughed at I cannot abide.
"She's just car sick," he said with a smirk.
"Give her these pills, I'm sure they'll work."
I had the last laugh when I heard him curse.
I had paid with money from my stinking purse.
I used the line "Sick as a dog>"
For Andrea's Doggone conterst. won 3rd
Trapped like a mouse!
Squished like a bug!
Stuck like glue. Eeeew!
Scared stiff like a deer caught in the head lights!
Shaking like a leaf.
Sick as a dog.
Dumb as a doorknob.
Blind as a bat.
Mad as hell!
One thing I'm not lately is,
sleeping like a baby!
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