coups

my sinuses

have a mind

of their own

pulling the reins

for a few days

i’m no good

at being sick

i can’t stay in bed

a simple walk

to the supermarket

seems fine

i’m able to dodge

the bitter

pinched-mouthed

old lady

pointing her trolley

directly at me

as she turns

into the aisle

and it’s almost

pleasant

being outside

but my sinuses

know who’s in control

and once i get home

i feel weak