My summer sheets are grey and not tight.
I would rather sleep on a hippo than rhino.
How long a ago did I read Aesop fables?
Wasn't it crumbs that made the rhino itchy?
I'm glad there are no crumbs in my sheets but I wish I had pineapple sherbet.
I miss my winter flannel sheets.
If had them now would be cozy but ugh too warm
If I could put head on shelf and close door until better.
Dozed off writing this and will post it even though ~ is this email or post?
When did pills?
Is water in glass mean pills now or already?
Need to put my out of office on email and phone.
Feed fever and cold starve? Does this matter?
I think shower would make better but afraid dizzie will happen.
Wish could bed shower.
Maybe next after sleep happens
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A poem about not sleeping:
A poem from after the sleep:
True advice from me, a once-manager of mattress sales, so that you will have your best-night's sleep:
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Judey Kalchik
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Comments (13)
Lovely poem!
Oh, you captured that so well, Judey. I almost feel like I must be sick after just reading it.
Haha, that was some cold! Cute piece, way to make lemonade out of tussin!
well done!
Head and nose problems leaving you in a foggy imaginary world!!! Judey, you nailed it!!!❤️❤️💕
Ah-choo. Bless you. A reality poem. Oh the misery. 🥰
This read like a half-sleep tired but not tired sort of haze and I love it
Ugh! I feel the draining misery! 💕
This was a great read as I battle against the ragweed pollen's attempts on my life.
Ah yes, the yucky brain fog the accompanies the cold. I hear ya. Well done.
This is a trip, lol! I felt like I was witnessing a kind of mental descent, whether from insomnia or fever (both ?) and it was very enjoyable. I really liked your word choices and how you were able to use a kind of free association to evoke a controlled chaotic mental state. Very clever! 😎
Well done!! I have also written about an illness like this, and can confirm it's super healing!❣️
Ahhhh, yes! That is the best way to beat a cold