A stroke of tonsillitis

I have two golf balls
in the rough of my throat.
It’s not fair. A young Tiger
is clubbing me with paws
ready to learn and play.
I am a bogey. I need a
strong course of drugs.
I need my ma.
I’m desperate for pa.

© Carl Burkitt 2023

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