We came back from sunshine, the skies so bright,
A vacation of warmth, of pure delight.
But now we’re at home, with tissues galore,
Two cold’s caught us fast, we can’t ignore!
The sunburn has faded, the tan is too,
But the nose is red, and we’re sniffling too.
Our vacation’s memories, sweet and divine,
Now mix with coughs and a fevered sign.
Oh, how we long for that tropical air,
Instead of these blankets and colds that we wear.
We miss the buffet, where the food never stopped,
Endless plates of dessert, we just couldn’t opt out!
And the spa, so soothing, with oils and warm steam,
Massages that felt like the world’s sweetest dream.
Now I’m here in bed, with no joy to unwrap,
Just a box of tissues and a cold on my lap.
But before we departed, the thrill was so near,
The countdown began, and the excitement was clear!
We planned every detail, each shore to explore,
Daydreamed of lounging and what was in store.
What excursions to take? What sights would we see?
The joy of decision, so wild and so free!
Packing our bags with swimsuits and sun,
It was all so exciting, the journey begun!
But soon we’ll recover, and maybe in time,
We’ll remember and laugh at these colds in a rhythm.
For vacations are fleeting, the cold won’t last,
Our memories of warmth will surely outlast!
So here we sit, with tea, side by side,
Dreaming of buffets and spas, as we fight this cold tide.
Thing are a bit slow as we end this week. With any luck at all, our shared viruses will be gone by Monday. Just as our memories of Spring Break fade, colder weather is returning. Very soon, spring will be here to stay.
Whatever you do this weekend, try to avoid the nasty viruses that are out and about. They are particularly nasty this year. Stay well. I’ll be back Monday.
