five gallons of chicken soup

you haven't broken any
sneezing records,
but you're close.
you have your hand on
the button to notify
the authorities
when you hit the magic
number. strange to have
the hiccups too,
while sneezing and
having to rid yourself
of the two gallons
of lemon tea you've drank
in the last two hours.
but you're on the mend.
you'll be better than new
once your ribs stop aching
from coughing
and carrying up the steps
five gallons of
chicken soup.