T. B. E. S.

If in the morning

Showers are kept short

As rain has been scarce

You may be suffering from T.B.E.S.

If the generator is on

You'll get an expresso

Otherwise it's a percolated

You'll have to sip on ,

You may be suffering from T.B.E.S.

When outside you rush

To collect dead firewood 

As you wish to be warm inside

First build the fire properly

To bring it quickly to life,

You may be suffering from T.B.E.S.

Don't forget to brush

The inside of shoes and boots

As nasties can hide there

Waiting to bite or sting

Your unwary pinkies,

You may be suffering from T.B.E.S.

On the track keep it slow

To avoid the bouncing Roos

That are bound

To be around the corner, 

You may be suffering from T.B.E.S.

 Lucette C. Bailliet 

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