The Upside of Having a Cold

The upside of having a cold

Is how it allows me to feel

And experience things as I heal

Like for now as the virus keeps hold

I learn of the difference ‘tween Puffs

And Kleenex and TP and such

While some have that soft, gentle touch

Paper towels are just eight kinds of rough

Then when I’m at work for the day

And I suffer a bad coughing fit

In the stillness when finished, I get

Things accomplished cause folks stay away

With this pressure of stuff in my head

And my sinuses thoroughly sealed

All my internal chambers revealed

It’s not faith, it’s all data instead

But, oh, when that brief moment comes

And I’m clear for a minute or so

The air’s like a flurry of snow

Blasting pure and raw deep in my lungs

So take cheer if you do get a cold

And you feel like a shriveling lump

Just remember, you will clear that hump

And the world will be shiny like gold