Upon awakening today I noticed you,
a dull ache over my right eye.
Why have you come?
Why, on such a beautiful day, are you bothering me?
There were no answers.
I didn’t expect any.
Just your presence was enough to make
yourself known; you did not need to provide explanations.
Coffee will cure it, this dull ache in my head – the low intensity
throb, throb, throbbing that makes it hard to concentrate or see.
My thinking was in err. Two cups of tea and two cups of coffee made
no difference to you, still sitting above my right eye. Obviously,
it is where you plan to stay until I close my eyes for a while –
attempting to shut you out.
But, when I shut you out, I shut out the sun. The bright light signaling spring is
here! Her arrival is what I’ve been waiting for – not yours. But, if I banish you now,
might see the springtime sun later today, for the light is now with us a while longer.
So, into the darkened room I go with my comfort of tea and warmth of a heavy blanket
closing you out, smothering the dull ache above my right eye. I hope for relief to come
soon. Yes, come soon, relief!
Soon enough, while I can still appreciate the gloriousness of this bright day!
The Apples in My Orchard 
There needs to be a dislike button. I’m sorry you’re in pain!
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Thank you! It mostly disappeared after I laid down and slept for a couple of hours.
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Migraine is such an annoyance, and you were able to create a poem out of it. Impressive. I can feel your pain and send you good wishes.
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Thanks so much! I laid down for a couple of hours and it got better. Luckily, I do not get a lot of migraines – just once in a great while!
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I have been struggling with headaches all week, but my words haven’t been poetic! You really captured the feeling.
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I am actually sorry you could relate to this post. I hope your headaches have resolved. Mine disappeared after some rest.
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I am impressed with the flow of this poem, and I am in awe of the fact that you could express this, despite the dull ache. I often wonder if these kinds of things visit us so that we will notice the beauty of the day, appreciate it more because of our suffering. I hope that makes sense and doesn’t diminish your pain! I suffer from migraines too, and I hope you’re feeling better today!
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Thanks so much. I do not get many migraine headaches – just once in a while. This one passed easily after I slept for a couple of hours – I’m fortunate that I could do that! I agree that sometime we suffer so we can appreciate the better things in life! Thanks for your comments & for stopping by!
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