A FLU PRAYER

oh viral varmints
mingling in my mucus
be off with a cough
hit the breeze with a sneeze
make tracks with my hacks

I've no time for your slime
no patience with these potients

give "The Beaver" my fever (hey...you find a rhyme!)
lose the election with this infection

I'll sip teas and feel frisky
hot toddies with whiskey
hot soup...chicken noodle
and dessert of cheese streudel (see "The Beaver" disclaimer above)

so I may feel like a dub
soaked in Vicks Vap-O-Rub
and I ruined your meal
when I barked like a seal

but as long as I can rhyme
I know in due time
I'll sing a joyous YAHOO
when I'm over this friggin flu!!!!!!!!

                            © Chuck Beals 2001