come to think of it

pain IS like the EX, and the EX is pain.

come to think of it,
you are a lot like the
background noise
in my head
that is my constant
companion
since the accident.

you pound,
you ache
you grind,
and every once in a while,
you poke me
with a thousand
tiny pins --

and as I wait
for referrals
and appointments,
I also long
for the prescription
that will rid me
of you.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Neville]

Snap... dont it feel good when it dawns on ya like that......another little cracker... Neville

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. I forgot about this one

[Neville]

well you got so many am not surprised.... N

[Érenn]

This one is hilarious( even though what you are going through isn't) I really like how this one feels the give of the injury that's taken place is compared to that of an 'ex' Love the structure especially how the second stanza pans out. Al words present here are put to good use. Also the way you end your last stanza is also very nice. It gives me the feeling you are also referring to all those memories of the past involving your ex which make you feel miserable, which you hope you could get rid off. Again that's just my take ^^ I like it much ^^ Thank you for sharing ^^

[Lyn Anderson]

glad you get my sense of humour.

[barleygirl]

Very good comparison between "ex" & chronic pain, I can almost feel the pain in the a*s from here. Great parting shot -- oh wouldn't it be fine to have a pill to rid us of those whose memories we grind on?!?! The middle stanza is especially vivid & original.

[Lyn Anderson]

I am so glad to have recently made your acquaintance. Thank you for the review and the great writing to read.

[Matching Socks]

Well your signature sass still comes through even when you write about pain.
As far as Exes go, you got a good one. By good I mean bad.

[Lyn Anderson]

yes, well if nothing else he provides me with inspiration.:)

[Matching Socks]

See, there's always a window. :)

[Bacchus]

Sucks when this person is actually yourself stuck in your own head... I know you didn't mean it that way- but man... This one can resonates in many ways.
Horrible, funny, and we've all been their mentally, physically or both. Thanks.

[Lyn Anderson]

Actually, it could be taken that way for sure -- thanks for pointing that out

[V]

Ouch. I can feel the pain people and damaged physical states cause us. Well elaborated and good choice of words.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. I was going for that effect. Thanks to the Unknown poet for the conversation.:)

[V]

You're welcome. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ....its admirable to take a state of suffering and deny it its hold by expressive poetry ..add a bit of humor to the mix and it becomes a load i can carry ..love your poem .. peace, joy and healing your way my friend ...hang in there!
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

glad you caught my humour. :)

[Jon Roggie]

I hate to tell you this, but the pain will always be there. My knee fracture was over twenty years ago, oddly matching the ending of a relationship. Both were an accident of circumstance, but the results linger. Now, learn how to handle the pain. Sorry, you caught me in a preachy mode.

[Lyn Anderson]

No need to apologize. You don't know I work three jobs with a broken hand and still have time to come on here and vent. Feeling like this is my little angry indulgence, after everything else is done.

[Jon Roggie]

See? This is exactly what I was talking with a friend about. We all have a different kind of pain. Comparing injuries feels like a Monty Python sketch. Now, on a practical note, fill up a sock with rice. Warm it up in the microwave for about a minute and a half. Works as a nice heat pad.

[Lyn Anderson]

man, I love Monty Python. "what is the velocity of a sparrow at sea level?" thanks for the tip.:)read moreman, I love Monty Python. "what is the velocity of a sparrow at sea level?" thanks for the tip.:)

[mattavelli]

Hello, I enjoyed your poem. I hope both you prescriptions come through quick.

[Lyn Anderson]

thanks. I appreciate it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

okay, wouldn't want to be the subject of this poem---and sometimes there is no prescription strong enough to get those exes and regrets out of our minds or hearts----they are chronic problems...

[Lyn Anderson]

yes but I keep trying. :)