Monday, February 13, 2012

All Entries to the 2008 Migraine and Headache Poetry Contest

Jamie

I Can Be Wordy (a haiku)

Aphasia strikes me Perfect timing-this meeting To stammer; to speak.
posted 04/22/2008, comments (0)|
LAS

My Tormenter

What rough beast is this, starting one more dull assault inside my brain stem, to compel a migraine to obliterate my skull 'cause I had cheese, or red wine, or rain fell?   Excruciating pain's not bad enough. This endless dread's the beast's most vicious curse. Will my boss think that this attack's a bluff? Will friends still... Read moreChevron
Sandi  Suddaby

Sandi Suddaby

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But Wait, There's Hope

You've had some college, Use the web for some knowledge! There must be a way To find an answer today!   This pain day and night isn't bearable I'm not searching for a parable, Just an answer to help me get through The pain, anything, anything, So I can go back to work again.   Aha, a survey appears - Harvard? Hm.  That... Read moreChevron
posted 04/21/2008, comments (0)|
Sandi  Suddaby

Sandi Suddaby

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You're Not My Friend, You Know

You creep up on me in the dark When I'm curled and sleeping And jolt me awake with a bang I can't endure You're not my friend.   You follow me to my car and just When I am happy with my sweetheart At lunch you karate chop my neck And I have to leave without a word. You're not my friend.   The play is about to begin The... Read moreChevron
Sandi  Suddaby

Sandi Suddaby

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Shh, Shh, Shh

Shh, Shh, Shh   Reach and bend and it strikes I want to shout out loud, "yikes!" But quiet I must be Take refuge in the dark you see Shh, shh, shh 'til it passes.   You've followed me for years. You bring me down to tears. How I yearn for time away from you The days apart from you are few. I've prayed for help but none has... Read moreChevron