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Intensive Care
by Chris Sorrenti
Each night
just before bed
the battle continues
routine repeated
and often
as Winter progresses
during the day
the war against
life giving
but artificial
furnace’s breath
Aloe Vera applied
in layer upon layer
to hands
elbows
heels after
emery board scrub
occasional
facial dandruff
Till Spring's humidity
arrives
rescues that
surrounding
outer organ
for another year
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12/14/2020 Posted on 12/14/2020
Copyright © 2026 Chris Sorrenti
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| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 12/14/20 at 03:54 PM Oh, I relate to this with splits in thumbs next to nails in winter - pain!! Lotion, lotion, lotion. Drat that "artificial furnace's breath." Thanks, Chris. |
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