I am sitting on the sofa. By the fire and staying in. Me head is free of comfort And me nose is free of skin Me friends have run for cover, They have left me pale and sick With me pockets full of tissues And me nostrils full of Vick.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A humorous poem describing a person suffering from a cold while friends avoid him.
- In plain terms
- The poet has a cold and is alone while friends run away.
- What can you take from it?
- Illness can isolate you socially.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you felt isolated when sick?
- How do friends react to illness?
Another view
The rhyme scheme is rough and the situation is exaggerated.
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