Body burned-out,
Thoughtfully exhausted
To the point of cerebral
Frailty--a common,
Energy zapping, upper
Respiratory infection
Helped extend the week-
End: a sick holiday

In the house, at home
(The proper way), keeping
The germs selfishly,
Hording solipsistically.

A congested meditation--
A messy mass stretched
Across the couch, blanketed,
Duvet fluffy, cuddly warm,
Clammy condensation,
Porous skin dew--

Dehydrated muscles ensue.
After a lull, the ribcage
Buckles as heavy lungs
Deflate: huffs and puffs,
Sniffles, intestinal squeaks,
Borborygmus chuckles,
Chest clearing guffaws;
Between the ears, a pop,
A tinnitus din.

Following a prescribed
Medicinal regime, prepared
Minimal effort meals, plenty
Of fluids, and plenty of rest--
On the second working day,
'Was slightly off the level best.