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Flu Outbreak...2003
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
  
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Somebody has got to write about the flu,
its only the right thing to do...

FLU OUTBREAK…2003


 


‘Tis a bad year,


For the flu, I hear,


If have it you do?


I feel sorry for you.


 


But what can we do to prevent it?


Other inconsiderate’ coughing,


Without covering up their mouths,


Sneezing without the same for their nose’,


We can turn away, but we feel that might be rude,


Though better than to catch the flu and take it home to your brood.


 


Also there are those that go to work, shopping, traveling,


And still have the flu,


HAVE THEY NOT GOT A CLUE?


Sharing the flu is not only rude,


It is why it’s here and in so many,


Maybe a bottle of glue,


Would teach those few,


What they should have learned in youth.


 


COVER YOUR MOUTH WHEN COUGHING!


USE BOTH YOUR HANDS TO COVER YOUR NOSE WHEN SNEEZING!


WASH YOUR HANDS REGULARLY &/or CARRY DISINFECTANT DRY WASH OR SPRAY…


 


Hey, help the rest of us,


From the need to cuss,


When pissed off due to the flu, we get, 


To borrow a few words from the bear that fights fires,


 


ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE FLU!              (ed)


 


 


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Reviewed by Susan Sparks (Reader)
Reviewed on December 16, 2003
Well Ed, I got sent home from work today because it appears I might have the flu. The verdict's still not in--I've been chilling all day but so far no fever. And the bad thing is that I went in to work today 1 1/2 hours early and used Lysol wipes to wipe down every phone, doorknob, lightswitch, computer keyboard, you name it in the office because we're taking precautions. Oh well, some people can't win!! Thanks for sharing anyway.
Susan Sparks

Reviewed on December 15, 2003
(((ed)))

now don't go blaming me for sharing the 'flu--it's not my fault. it's the damn boss' fault...i'd much rather had a raise :)

plenty of healthful advice--cute write about a not so cute 'flu season

(((long distance HUGS))) and much love,

karla.

Reviewed on December 15, 2003
too late, ed; already got it (and it's our stupid boss's fault!)! (glad i am off for a few days; at least i can recuperate! LOL) (((long distance hugs))) and much love, your (sick) friend in tx., karen lynn. :) (karla's got it too.) cute write with a lot of good advice!


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