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A Lamentation of Spring
Contributed by
spike
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Saturday, 18th September 2004 @ 04:57:28 AM in AEST
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Spring is sprung, the season teases,
With an early assortment of coughs and sneezes
Yes, Spring is here in all its glory,
But allergists tell a different story.
Pollens, grasses, and blossoming flowers,
Decorating once bare bowers
Poets write of love and rebirth,
But how many ailments is Spring worth?
Puffy eyes, skin red and blotchy,
Housebound, hiding your lovely acne
Itchy nose and wheezy breath,
Bring on Summer or give me death!
Restless nights, upset tummies,
Immune systems twitchy as junkies
Allergens inhaled, touched or ingested,
Leave its victims tired and bested.
Spring for some is a romantic high,
But allergy sufferers only sigh
Where’s the chance to preen and flirt,
When your nose is dripping down your shirt?
And you don’t attract a lovely dish,
When you’re mouth-breathing like a landed fish
For only the most ardent have ever clocked,
Lingering kisses when their nose is blocked.
Sun, love, the sweet perfume of jasmine,
But what words for me sum up the season?
Anaphylaxis, sinusitis,
Atopic eczema and allergic rhinitis
….and urticaria and conjunctivitis
(a couple extra just to spite us).
Inhalers, sprays, shots and pills,
Are meant to minimise your ills
Side effects, gross or brief,
Are the price we pay for such relief.
A parting comment as I bid adieu,
Spring was never meant for one as sensitive as you.
Ah, Spring
Ah….Ah….ATCHOO!!
Copyright ©
spike
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2004-09-18 04:57:28]
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Re: A Lamentation of Spring
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 18th September 2004 @ 09:54:41 AM AEST
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My eyes are teary for another reason.
Laughter! This was brilliant. I have no
allergies to speak of, so I cannot relate to your suffering. But I feel for ya, man.
GREAT poem!!
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Re: A Lamentation of Spring
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 18th September 2004 @ 10:13:06 AM AEST
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you know i've never had hay fever in my life till about 2 years ago, now i sneeze constantly! you can't beat nature!
good amusing write spike well written.
wildejohnny. |
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Re: A Lamentation of Spring
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by a_bear on
Saturday, 18th September 2004 @ 10:31:26 AM AEST
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| I love this. Really, really grand. Tell me the secret of making one line or one word come out bold???? |
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Re: A Lamentation of Spring
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by brew on
Saturday, 18th September 2004 @ 01:38:46 PM AEST
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| neat and differ wite....but tis so true. Knows many who suffer, and I am thnkful I dont really have allergies, like so many that do! |
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