FEELING BLUE
by Lori Himmel 
42 words

Feeling blue 
this autumn day 
Banged up, beat up
I can’t play 

Sneezes, sniffles
runny nose
scratchy sore throat
coughs and blows

Broken finger
aches and pains
wrapped up wrist
ankle sprains

Upset tummy
Injured spine
“Time for football?”
“I feel fine!”