What glorious a disease it is
To have happiness in your hand.
To conjure years of lucidity
In those forgotten palms.
Infect me with that grand benevolence
So I can carry smiles
And cough genuine decorum
To allow laughter to gestate.
Let the plague rain down
And wash away those frugal frowns,
To murder those repetitions
And choke folly routines.
Let the contagion spread
And cover sorrow's 7 corners
And let pain be worth pennies
So millions may die for dollars.