Sick Leave

You just need a rest 

To feel better soon

Go back to bed 

In a quiet dark room

Sleep and recharge 

Close your eyes and relax 

Take deep calming breaths 

Mediate to the max 

Practise your mindfulness

Go phone the GP

They should give you pills 

Just watch some TV

Don’t do any housework 

You can’t manage anyway?

Well please check your emails 

The deadline’s a day away

Are you feeling better?

It’s been nearly a week 

Hope you’re fully recovered 

Fighting fit? At your peak?

Ok, take more time 

If you’re still feeling rough 

But your chronic illness 

Is making it tough 

So I’ve made an appointment

Occupational health 

So if you can just call them

And explain yourself 

And do check your email 

Respond to me soon

I’m not sure what you mean

That you’ve run out of spoons?

Let’s try and help you 

You can work on less days

But the days when you’re home 

Please work those anyway 

We’ll still cut your money 

And keep on your case

As the work that needs doing

It can’t be erased 

So do remember

To go home and rest

Try to switch off

We all send you our best 

See you on Monday 

Try not to be late 

And remember to smile more

That would be great