Wednesday 2 April 2014

Head Cold

The snot runs freely
Is interspersed by sneezes
And coughs and wheezes.


The end of winter,
Immune system is flagging.
I am easy prey!


Invasion by bugs.
They multiply, run riot,
They're unwanted guests!


Temperature goes up.
I sweat and then I shiver
Appetite has gone.


I wheeze and I cough,
Involuntarily share
My cold with others.


It's three days coming,
Three with me and another
Three days to leave me.


But what is a day?
Sneezes, snot and a fever
Mess about with time.


The sore throat has gone,
Nausea and headache too.
So it runs its course.


In the meantime I
Feel sorry for myself and
Long for summer sun.



1 comment:

  1. Didn't see your post,
    Hadn't been checking lately;
    No update for days.

    Now I can see why!
    I am terribly impressed
    You haiku'd your bugs.

    I've been playing host -
    As I said - to Stinky Dog;
    It's a full-time job.

    Catching up on chores -
    At least we have some sunshine
    For today, at least.

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