microbes

there is no such

thing

as fighting a cold.

there's no arms to bear,

no trench

warfare,

no bombs or bullets

can stave

off the sniffles, the slight

cough,

the runny

nose.

it's not a war,

it's a surrender

to a lower power.

microbes.

best

stay away from me

for awhile,

keep away from my

air.