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The Hypochondriac

Swathed in bandages from head to toe 
That cut on my finger could go septic you know 
I’m not really touting for any attention 
It’s a guard against certain, imminent infection

Prevention is better than cure, I’ve always said 
Remember what happened to poor old Uncle Fred 
He went into hospital after a coughing bout 
Popped his clogs and never came out

You can never be too careful in this day and age 
A runny nose can go on the rampage 
Before you know it, the common cold 
Has become an epidemic, killing young and old

I was surfing the internet the other day 
And couldn’t believe all the ailments on display 
I’ve had most; if not all; of those medical terms 
If I wasn’t so ill......I’d do a Masters in germs

copyright 2011

Copyright © Philip Royle | Year Posted 2017

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Date: 11/27/2025 2:19:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 6/11/2017 12:58:00 AM

Well done Phillip. its amazing the things you didnt know you had while looking through a medical encyclopedia. Just the other day I though I had the menopause... ;)
Date: 6/10/2017 8:19:00 PM

Clever and funny at the same time Philip!~Che:)
Date: 6/10/2017 5:34:00 AM

Very nice write, I think we all know one.. lol
Date: 6/10/2017 4:01:00 AM

Sure made me smile Phillip... LOL I know someone who must have a degree in hypochondria by now lol:-) hugs Jan xx

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