Poison Ivy Woes

Steven West
Jack touched poison ivy.

It was a mistake.

He saw some growing

In the woods by a lake.

Itch, itch, itch.

Life is a bitch

When you touch poison ivy

And begin to twitch.

Painful, reddish blisters,

Please go away.

I don't want to have to itch all day.

For now, it looks like I'm giving my devotion

To a precious bottle called Calamine lotion.

Published by Steven West

I have a passion for creative writing and political discourse. Happily married for over 24 years, I have 2 children and work with special needs kids in the public schools. I enjoy making people laugh and sm...  View profile

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