Sniff, sniff, ugh
Cough, cough, ugh
Gargle, spit, ugh.
Another head cold, Lord,
I feel the pain of my swollen sinuses
behind my eyes,
even above my upper teeth.
The drainage and cough suggest
it's settling into my chest.
Great.
Bring the vapor rub,
that familiar smell from childhood
of eucalyptus, camphor, and menthol.
Sniff, sniff, ugh
Cough, cough, ugh
Gargle, spit, ugh
Now the achy muscles.
Oh no.
Maybe it's flu or worse.
Lord,
I'll make the couch my bed.
Please relieve the pressure in my head
Bring your healing soon.
Use this cough medicine on this spoon.
Sniff, sniff, ugh.
Another blanket will make me snug.
I'll close my eyes for rest
that's what is best.
Help me feel better, Lord.
Amen.
