Strep Throat Poem by Jefferson Carter

beautiful poem with very nice similes.....words intelligently chosen to describe a nice and amazing scene...... well done Doc.!

So who voted this a seven? Not Abekah or Mandolyn surely (being 97 she usually forgets to vote) . I am just one guy and I hate strep throat. You get a 10.0 from me in sympathy alone. I can relate even if you don't rhyme.: -)

Much enjoyed reading your interesting work, sending lots of good wishes.

hey, jefferson! i just re-read and re-enjoyed this poem. anything new to post? interested, glen kappy

Pamela, thanks for your kind words about this poem. if you get the chance, check out my new website: jeffersoncarterverse.com Tell me how you like it, and, if you do, perhaps share with interested friends? Thanks! Yrs, JC

I had to read your poem because of the title. I've raised three children and we had a major strep to scarlet fever outbreak...but I've never had it. Was the speaker protecting his wife by being in his son's bed, who probably was already affected? Where is the son? The connection between Che Guevara and his apolitical friends getting their throat cut, Strep Throat (could be a similar pain in the same area... ;) , and the apolitical dog that drapes himself over the speaker the way a cat would, intrigues. Your poems are tight story fragments with interesting connections drawn. Refreshing and different for this site.

jefferson, i like this- its accessibility, the warm picture you describe. i stopped, was caught by his comforter billowing over me like meringue which is vivid and original to me and made me want to read more. it took me a moment to catch it, but your dog draping himself like a beret (can one think of che without one?) added satisfaction to the read. with a domestic scene involving a bed and a book and sickness (in my case, depression) , check out, if you are so inclined, my poem submerged. with you in the poet craft, glen kappy