Like a brittle branch
After winters coldest
Life snaps to a halt
When illness strikes
And your forehead fries
Away from everyone
In bed to recuperate
Your body’s message
Shouted loudly
Rest is what is needed
It is healing time
Debbie Gravett © 2023.11.27
Image by Carola68 Die Welt ist bunt…… from Pixabay
FOWC: Brittle
RDP: Fry
