BEASTLY TALES

A HEALTHY OUTLOOK

You look somewhat piqued, you do today.
Better arouse, bathe, and attempt to play.
To play at the game of daily life,
That “touch-down” game, where problems are rife.
Time to arise, actions for the prize.
We all do want to be so very wise.

You look as though you need a tonic,
Something to raise you, sluggard to supersonic.
I see your pallor to be most pale,
Of something serious, do you ail?
Have you been checked for Crudhoppers Disease?
Quite prevalent in these parts, if you have fleas.
Left untreated, you’ll scratch and itch,
Use harsh language, like “Son of a bitch!”
Your equilibrium will be adversely affected,
Unless you start treatment, to have it corrected.
You’ll need multiple tests, perhaps one or three,
And they recommend that you don’t drink tea.
For tea can have caffeine abundant,
Making coffee somewhat redundant.
Alcohol is fine, providing you don’t drink it,
If you’re fond of wine, don’t even think it!
Eating carrots is definitely recommended,
Eating anything else, should be suspended.

“But I’ll waste away to practically naught!”
“Unless I can eat what really I ought.”
Fear not, Sir, you can still breathe air,
And drink water, too, without a care.
You see, wasting away, equates “problem solved.”
Nothing left, Crudhoppers Disease evolved!