Have you caught this winter’s respiratory bugs?
Catching Viruses
A poem about catching one of the multiple brutal respiratory viruses that are impacting people this winter.
Wash your hands.
Hydrate.
Rest.
Exercise.
Eat and/or drink your vitamin C!
These bugs are no joke!
Sick
Excess mucus, feverish flesh, I am sick,
Days off that my body decided to pick.
Brain fog, depleted energy, surrendering to malaise,
This is not how I wanted to spend these last few days.
Laying around the house with a box of tissues,
Catching up on missed work will be my next issues.
Skin on my nose reddened and peeling’
Can’t wait to get over this sick feeling.
Hoarse throat coughing with each tickle,
As the persistent drainage continues to trickle.
Down to the back of my throat
Dog snuggles are the antidote
Consume medications to battle this nasty bug
Warm tea coupled with a cozy blanket so snug
Message received to implement more lifestyle changes to feel my best.
But that’s all for now. It’s time to hydrate and attempt to rest.
-Rael Thymes ©️
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