I woke up in a fog 

my mind was groggy and dazed

it was foggy outside too

my body was in phase with the weather

drinking green tea did not clear my head

the fog stayed thick outside

was the fog leaking out of my head

or leaking in from the fields outside

perhaps I was dehydrated  from drinking wine

maybe I had not slept long enough

my overloaded brain needed a rest

how long would all this last I wondered

the sun started to burn off the fog outside

but my head remained foggy all day

like I was drugged or poisoned with a toxin

I gave up thinking because it was too painful

my body was in low energy mode

no point in strenuous exercise

this had to be a day of rest

despite extra hydration I felt foggy the entire day

the next day my head was clear when I woke up

my energy levels were back to normal

I tackled the day with vigor

taxing my body and my brain really hard 

then a thought struck me

how awful to be foggy all the time

to have you mind and body in a permanent foggy straightjacket

while others around you live large with a clear head

We often take our health for granted

a short sharp aberration reminds you

be grateful for being in good health

have compassion for those less fortunate