The night before was peaceful
It attacks while you sleep
Once awake you feel it
The sting of the throat

It is painful and annoying
A constant reminder
Every swallow
Every throb

Water doesn't soothe it
Hot tea doesn't last
Medicine is too slow
The pain is too much

A restless night comes
Constant drinking of water
Tossing and turning till dawn
When you awake it is all gone