no heavy machinery

i buy stock in Kleenex
and sinus decongestion pills
and liquids.
the stock rises
this time of year
from my purchases alone.
the day time variety,
the night time,
the generic brand
and the luxury brand.
i try to stay away from
heavy machinery
all day.
no plowing the field,
no cement trucks,
or buzz saws.
i stick to the couch
and lean back,
relying on chicken soup,
green tea,
and slices of blueberry
pie.