Raising Awareness about Teenage L.D.

I wrote this for my 17-year-old cousin who contracted L.D. (Lyme's Disease)

I'm posting it here just for fun...

Remember: There is nothing more important than the support of your fam-damnily when dealing with disease. ;)

It started off so innocent
A day so hot and calm
You were covered in SPF 30,
a hat and some lip balm.

You just went out to have some fun,
Forget the day and have a laugh
You didn't even notice Him
Ascending up your calf.

Now I'm not saying it's at all your fault
You're a young and carefree chick
But I just hope you've learned the truth.
The Truth About...
Little Ticks.

There's nothing Dear about this Deer
So do not be misled
Because the only thing some ever see
Is the rash from that Little Tick Head.

Some girls puke or sleep a lot
And some girls get the chills
But that Little Tick, oh he's moved on
Leaving bulls-eyes gives him thrills

Your dad was afraid this day would come.
He knows all their dirty tricks
Because as they say, a Dad's got to worry
About all the Little Ticks.

No protection is fool-proof.
Some are 99%
So when in doubt, to avoid getting sick
make sure you're ALONE in your tent.