Madelyn Nichols Poet I do not know?

:i'Ve Caught a Cold:

I've caught a cold. 
The cough of guilt constantly wracked my body.
I've caught a cold. 
The depressing thoughts leave me with a pounding headache. 
I've caught a cold. 
My nose is stuffed with anger that won't come out. 
I've caught more than a cold. 
I'm throwing up all the love that others give me. 
I've caught that cold. 
My eyes are itching with disappointment. 
I've caught a cold. 
My body is sore from going on everyday, telling everyone that I'm ok. 
I've caught myself a cold. 
I'm sneezing constantly, ridding myself of the happiness, compliments and caring words.
I've caught myself a bad cold. 
My eyes are watering with sadness. 
I've caught a cold. 
I have a high fever of restlessness, and it's not coming down. 
I've got a cold. 
I have an earache in my left ear because people keep on telling me how to get better.
My chest is heavy with the pressure of trying to be perfect and hiding my true self. 
I've got a cold. 
I can't get better.
I have an illness. 
I won't get better. 
And guess what?
It's contagious.

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