Spring Fever

(one from the archives)

It's not with ease that I besmirch

those catkins swaying from our birch.

They cling to brushwood, golden bright

like pendant earrings worn at night.

A cloudless sky has summoned spring,

but shaken pollen has a sting

as itchy, streaming eyes have I

from particles set free to fly.

A thumping head, a fever too,

my mood has turned a shade of blue,

so I must search to find some pills

to solve the problem of my ills.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i, too, deal with this...never had it until years of living in Southern Illinois...but the sinuses go crazy in spring and fall...both.
a shade of blue reminded me of that one-hit wonder group...shades of blue and their song..."oh how happy, you have made me, oh how happy, you have made me" which is certainly not what you are thinking as you reach for those pills.

j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob. Have to confess not knowing that group. Sorry you are a fellow sufferer too. Horrible isn't it? Your thoughts appreciated.

Chris

[Jibey]

I liked the way you managed to write a poem about hay-fever without boring the pants off us! The ballad style is just right and captures the nuisance of this affliction with adroit skill...

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Jibey, thank goodness I didn"t bore the pants off you. Pleased to receive both your thoughts and your visit.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, I feel your pain! Seasonal allergies have plagued me since I was very young. Fortunately, allergy medications have advanced and they actually do work. The way you are able to rhyme and yet have the lines flow so easily always impresses me! I hope your sinuses behave today! Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Oh Lydii**, I hear you. A fellow sufferer. Good that medications work for this irritation. My sinuses are in check today I am happy to report. Many thanks for your visit.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

i hear you Christine! always solid rhymes and rhythm in your poetry ..we have about 2 months of pollen in the air around here ... and I think what happens is the pollen sticks to my eye lashes and oh the water works and stinging itching begins :( ... a bit of misery in closing after such an uplifting Spring experience ;)
E.

[Chris Shaw]

It is certainly an inconvenience Mr E and apparently so common as well. Thank you for your thoughts and your visit. Always a pleasure to see you here.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Very nice rhyming poem set to make ones eyes moisten in sympathy lol. I too get hay fever, usually at the beginning of the season and luckily not all summer!

[Chris Shaw]

It's usually the pollen from the catkins that sets me off, and we have a silver birch right on our doorstep, so no escaping. Irritating isn't it John? Many thanks for your thoughts.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

I know this one well, Chris, the sinuses act up spring and fall...much of it due to change in atmospheric pressure...the pain will run through my sinuses until my entire head feels like it will explode.
So I can appreciate your poem very much.

[Chris Shaw]

Another fellow sufferer Ted. More common than I thought from the responses I've received to my little poem. Hope all is OK with you now.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

Thanks, Chris, Sinutab seems to help.

[Chris Shaw]

It's good to know you have found something that keeps it in check. Have a great day Ted.