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I've Been Bitten
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I've Been Bitten |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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I’ve Been Bitten Oh, have I been bitten I guarantee it’s true It’s really got me its hooks I don’t know what to do My body is on fire My face is flushed with heat I toss and turn instead of sleeping I can not eat or drink Inside, I am left aching I’m weak upon my feet My palms are damp and sweaty My heart it skips a beat Even though I tried so hard Its strong grip to avoid I found I couldn’t run from it It’s got me, I’m annoyed Oh yes, have I been bitten I’ll tell you that it's true But, it isn't what you think I simply have the flu When you truly know the meaning of the word Love, you will also know the meaning of the word Pain ~Javan |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Oh, How this romantic heart turned the tables on me. I hope it's not true, but if so, I send my wishes for a speedy recovery, poor little owl Liz |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Don't feel alone, wise little owl! I, too, feel like road-kill My heart goes out to you my friend I wish you were not ill! They say misery loves company, but I don't wish this on anyone! Feel better soon, hoot...  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ruth, If you really have the flu, I'll tell you what to do. Just have a bowl of chicken soup, It will act just like a coup. Enjoyed your poem so much. *L* Sy |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
This is great Hoot, If you truley have the flu I hope you get better soon , the flu can be the pits |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Dern Flu anyhow!!! Cute way of putting it, Ruth. Hope you feel better soon...if you really are bitten by that bug! (hmmmmmm...Balladeer sleeping on the job again? He's supposed to keep those guys away! hehehe) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Elizabeth...sorry to dissapoint you dear...but indeed it's only the flu bug, perhaps next time Thanks everyone...yes, I do have the flu...working on about 6 days of it actually and trying to work at the same time. My hospital doesn't have sick days and hey, got to live some how...although the other day I was wishing I wouldn't...LOL...anyway, thanks for your replies and your thoughts |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hoot- Been that route ... still trying to get over it. It's been 13 days ... and I'm ready for it to vamoose ! Hope you feel better, hon. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Hoot: You have my admiration, dear lady... the flu always destroys my sense of humor... and you write a great poem about it! LOL. I hope you get to feeling better soon! |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Hoot I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. The flu always brings me down to my lowest level of crankiness. I lose all sense of humour. You write a great poem about such a humourless subject. Get well soon!!! Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
hoot, if I'd been bitten by that bug I would certainly not be writing poetry much less be going to work. You have my admiration and my hope that you feel better very soon. (who ever heard of such a thing--a hospital with no sick leave--just doesn't make sense) In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I hope you feel better soon, Ruth. Nasty nasty bug it is going around. Glad to see it's not keeping you from writing, though! Now eat your soup and get some rest. And take at least one day off from work, will ya?! Denise |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Ruth, LOL, you do know how to make a good poem out of just about everything, even feeling terrible. I hope you'll feel better soon. Hugs. : ) |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Cooking up a batch of my special chicken and love soup! Hmmm now if only I could get some time off and a reliable car to get there in...lol. I hope you didn't get that bug from me Ruth. You were so sweet to me last week when I was feeling horrible. Get well soon! Fluids, fluids, fluids!! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
BUG? Who said bug? I'll be there tomorrow....can in my hand. I make mouse calls, too!!!! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
ROFL...great poem... I've been bitten by that bug too of late. Can surely relate. Hope you feel better soon. Michael |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I am crawling with those critters they've been living in my house at this point in-fluenza I'd settle for a mouse!  |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I have good news.... After about two weeks you start to feel human again.... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Oh, you tricked us! Enjoyed the read! Corinne |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Is it not Y2K for you than you catch the flu What are you doing dear Let me whisper something in your ear I w... k... y.. w... u.... a.. m. c.... The poem is done so swell Get better soon I wish you well The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Oh- you poor dear, I feel for you, I had the flu for three weeks and I just got over it!!!Good Luck!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
ROFL@PdV...  Great work Hootie! Get better real soon!  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thanks everyone |
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Roger Leewright Junior Member
since 1999-09-25
Posts 28Beaverton, OR.USA |
Hoot, This reminds me of a song they might sing on the show "who's line is it anyway" Had me laughing and feeling sorry for ya at the same time - Geez if this is what U produce when your sick....Oh boy!! Get well soon |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
LOL, I knew that was coming, I did! hehe I hope you get to feeling better soon! My hubby has come down with it, I have to wait, and hopefully it will just sneak right be me. I feel yucky but not that bad, so hopefully it will hold out! ROFL@ road kill! <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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Rus Bowden Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 139 |
Hi Ruth, What a hoot! Fabulous. Don't know how I missed this, but glad I caught it... the poem. Hope you're feeling better when you read this. Rus |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Ruth Honey, this is great!! I hope you feel better real soon *HUGS* What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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SnglDad Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 115Seattle area |
Wow, did that take a turn Very well written. Hope you get well soon Thanx for sharing. [This message has been edited by SnglDad (edited 01-15-2000).] |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Lady Hoot: Sorry to hear you be illin'. That nasty old bug came to my house and bit both my daughters and wife. Me? I guess I don't taste so good cause I got away Scott-Free. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Hasta lavista. |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Very Cute my bird of the night Get better soon Drive it like you stole it...LOL And another thing...When I rev my engine I want people to think the world is coming to a end....hehehe |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I do so often love your poetry Hoot!! It is soo cool how you described the flu!! Take Care Bridgette |
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