"Disprin Times" (Entry 552)

A cold! A cold...

Or if I might be so bold -

The Flu!

What to do?

Disprin times coughs forth

Dispersible measures. 

Lozenges and tinctures,

Medicated treasures. 

Don't call for a doctor,

Croak out for Vick. 

He'll give you the vapours,

That'll do the trick!

Lots of water,

Plus moisturise with lotions.

Hot lemon toddy,

Along with the potions. 

Assortment of remedies 

To tackle this cold - errr, flu!

Then there's the hankies...

Hang on... just a second... Ah... Ah- Atishoo! 

Remember to rest and vitamin C. 

Under the quilt, best place to be. 

(Need to sleep now - I'm afraid I'll drop off. 

So that's the lot. With that I'll... Cough! Cough!)

"Lift and Lighten" (Entry 549)

Illuminate the night. 

Bring in the bright. 

Make your mark. 

Scare off the dark. 

Time of winter's here. 

Candle spark lessens fear.

Be safe and be together. 

Even in the gloomy weather. 

Lift your spirits away from ill cheer. 

Lighten moods, bring in New Year!

"Stoke and Shivers" (Entry 547)

Cold seeps and instills

Icy diffusion into 

All it caresses

"Colder Days" (Entry 513)

Winter’s chill takes on 

an edge. Wrap warm, be happy.

Enjoy colder days.

"Winter's Fare" (Entry178)

Mince pies and Christmas cake.
Wrapping paper and shoppers sweat.
Promise of snow, foggy morns.
Gingerbread men, let's not forget.
Cone tree pine and mulled wine.
Makes up the fare of winter's air.

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A Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all!

Enjoy the fun and festive food, don't forget to have a ball!

"Still Summer" (Entry 170)

Winter fashions stacked high on racks,
pushing out bikinis and shorts and minis,
to wooly scarfs who laugh at ageing suntan lotion,
but it's still summer though change in motion,
shouts "Back to School" with uniform rules,
like stitch in the label.
Then the Christmas table,
with presents piled high.
Can't they stay in the present,
it's only July!