who did this to me

the cold

catches you by surprise.

where

did you let it in,

who

was the culprit,

whose sneeze did you

walk into,

whose hand

did you shake,

whose lips

did you kiss to acquire

this winter

cold with

the runny nose

and hoarse voice.

what loose jacket

failed

in the breeze,

you'll never know

as you drop

chicken into the boiling

pot,

it's time for rest.

it's time for soup,

for tea,