Yesterday I started working on the ponds following
a long winter that froze them over almost every day of January and
into February. Part of the pond spring cleaning is that
over the winter the green hair algae grew so I have to by hand pull it out
then treat the water. I tell you this because touching icky things
does not phase me whatsoever.
little invisible germs
crawling on the handles and buttons
of public places
left behind by a sneeze or a silly cough
my magnifier in hand
I inspect the silver bars and knobs
the railings and elevator buttons
the pen at the front desk
used by a thousand people before you
that little tickle
running up and down the warm throat
produces a series of sneezes
launched with intent
germs spread around me unabashed
I cringe and step back
use my elbows and backside
so not to be in danger
of picking up a hitchhiking monster
intent to make me sick
my fingers are wrinkled
not from old age but constant washing
I use up the liquid soap
only to realize I touched the button
must wash again
I do believe
that I shall buy little white gloves
as the first line of defense
when wandering into public places
excuse me...don't sneeze.
barb
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