come to think of it

come to think of it

A Chapter by Lyn Anderson
"

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.



© 2018 Lyn Anderson


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

Posted 5 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

5 Years Ago

Thanks so much. I forgot about this one
Neville

5 Years Ago

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

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

glad you get my sense of humour.
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.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

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

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

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

7 Years Ago

See, there's always a window. :)
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.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

Actually, it could be taken that way for sure -- thanks for pointing that out
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Ouch. I can feel the pain people and damaged physical states cause us. Well elaborated and good choice of words.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

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

7 Years Ago

You're welcome. :)
:) ....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.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

glad you caught my humour. :)
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.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

No need to apologize. You don't know I work three jobs with a broken hand and still have time to com.. read more
Jon Roggie

7 Years Ago

See? This is exactly what I was talking with a friend about. We all have a different kind of pain... read more
Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

man, I love Monty Python. "what is the velocity of a sparrow at sea level?" thanks for the tip.:)read more
Hello, I enjoyed your poem. I hope both you prescriptions come through quick.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

thanks. I appreciate it.
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...

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

yes but I keep trying. :)

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Added on April 4, 2016
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada



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