Measles

Something I wrote, but can't recall having done so.

Slipping away on a skinny bed

Atomic homes with lights of red

Pitney sings a haunting tune

Snowflakes greet a rising moon

Fever's up and hopes are down

Nightlight's on with steady frown

Mother cries and doctor leaves

Cuffs rolled up with bloody sleeves

Quarantined and immunized 

Miracle sought and highly prized

TV set off and puppy is quiet

Martian wanted Why not try it ?

Candle prayers Robbie Robot

Johnny Ray and Xavier Cugat

Work some magic Froggy twanger

Favorite shirt is on the hanger

Midnight comes and fever's broken

Snow is heavy chimney's smokin'

Jerome is hungry for ice cream maybe

A teen aged boy becomes a baby

Clocks are chiming church bell's ringing

Christmas came with happy singing

A New Year awaits our young Jerome

At least he didn't die at home

March 6 2011