Feeling unwell too Mohamud Verjee Poetry
I caught a cold, just my good fortune Usual sore throat, fever, runny nose Headache, fever, muscle ache, caution Have a bit more, a cough, in the throes I was fine yesterday, recall the child That spluttered in my face days ago Examining him carefully, yes I smiled Unaware of consequences, feeling low Had to leave the office, too ill to stay Hang on, wait, just some last minute work Doctor go home, unified, all the staff say Struggle with this guidance, not to shirk Referrals, reports, file data to enter No use, have to give up, better to rest Jelly leg walk to my car, I leave the centre Getting home in one piece, a real test
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