Late at night, when all is still,
the staticy snow of TVland hums
as I drift off to sleep.
Unbeknown to me,
the steady drip-drip of mucus
slows as it forms icicles on my lip.
Days ago, I was a happy soul,
basking in the bright pink of health;
today, I am battered by the virus
frolicking through my system,
playing merry havoc with my sanity.
I wonder, of all the delights of the season,
none attract me most right now
as the sugarplum dreams of pure ecstasy
that await me as I raise a toast of eggnog,
laced with the warming liquid
that washes over my tongue
and carries the magical bean of...
Pseudoephe-dreams.
©2007 rous
12-14-07
Author notes
Word Bank: snow, drift, icicle, bright, Merry, frolicking,
wonder, delight, pure, magical.
Written for the contest: ~ December Word Bank Anyone?~ by Frozentearz http://allpoetry.com/contest/2381928
A contest entry
- ~ December Word Bank Anyone?~ by Frozentearz.
525 points, ended December 30, 2007, 14 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
A critical comment is invited
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HOpe your feeling better soon.
Warm wishes,
Frozentearz -
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Thank you. I have had several days for the medication to begin working, so I do feel better.
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I'm sorry you feel bad but at least you used it for some great creativity. I enjoyed this. Get better soon, Cathy
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Thank you for reading, commenting and the well wishes. I think the meds the doctor gave me will help. With any luck it will be a Kleenex-free Christmas.
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SOunds like you are sick! So sorry about that, I hope it passes soon and you enjoy the holiday season! Thanks for entering!
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I am. Every Christmas. Hopefully, it will stay a sinus infection and not turn into bronchitis. It's the Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!
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A wonderful use if the word bank, lovely write
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Thank you. I am sure it is not what the hosts expect, but then, I am in a mood. A drugged one, but a mood nonetheless.
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