“Missing preschool with a cough and feeling yucky. Wanted to play with Wally and Simon. Kids poem. Simple words and rhymes”

I woke up this morning, my head felt hot,  
A tickle in my throat—I coughed a lot.  
No backpack or sneakers, I stayed in my bed,  
Dreams of playground swings danced in my head.

Mom brought me tissues, a bear, and a book,  
But all I could think was the friends that I shook.  
Today at preschool, I wanted to play  
With Wally and Simon, not miss out all day!

They'd build a block tower, or paint with bright blue,  
I'd laugh and I'd color and join the fun too.  
Instead I am snuggled with juice on my lap,  
Thinking of circle time, wishing a nap.

The window is sunny, but I feel a fright  
That Wally and Simon will forget me—just might!  
But Mom says, “They’re waiting, and missing you too.  
And soon you'll be better and back with your crew.”

So I rest and I draw, and I watch the clock tick,  
Counting the minutes ‘til I’m not feeling sick.  
For even though coughs make this day gray and tough,  
Tomorrow, together, we’ll play long enough!

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