Candlewitch

Feb 02, 2010 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Implosion

"Implosion"

mallet strikes
bone splitting blow
unseeing eyes
reflect
explosions
of pain
vision erupts
in starburst patterns
and shards
of splattered brain
this headache;
MIGRAINE!

— Candlewitch, Feb 02, 2010

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Region, Country: Northwestern Wisconsin USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Edgar Allan Poe, William Blake, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Carlos Castaneda, Jim Morrison, the whole of Neopoet and many more., Candlewitch

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Critiques

Victorclaude

16 years 4 months ago

Candle,

Although I have never had one, I know people who have. My brother suffers from migraines. When they occur for him he goes to bed, pulls the shades and waits. Very descriptive of this malady. Victor Claude

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Hello Victor Claude

Thank you for responding to my poem. I am sorry it has taken so long for me to get back to you, but the headaches lasted for three days. I will take a look at your poetry soon. Always, Cat

Kailashana

16 years 4 months ago

So sorry to hear you suffer

So sorry to hear you suffer from these though even they are fodder for a poem. lol I suffered from Migraines my whole life up until about 5 years ago when I had a cosmic implosion, or hormones kicked off. Can't tell rightly which. Long ago, I had a boyfriend who never knew what a headache was. I wonder how he is today. My Migraine poem, Cat. http://www.neopoet.com/node/10967 ~A "What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." Albert Pine

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Thanks Anna

I read and enjoyed. I always admire your poetry and enjoy a look into your world through your eyes. Love, Cat

ZARRANO

16 years 4 months ago

Hi CandleWitch

Great poem I have had some bad headaches in my life but nothing is worse then a migraine. Enjoyed your poem well written. Paul

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Hello Paul

It is very nice to meet you. Thank you for your comment and support. Always, Cat

ziggy

16 years 4 months ago

hi cat

i to am sorry you have to suffer those migraines not nice but a straight to the point write here good stuf , i hope you find some peace from it cat chat soon ,,,,,ziggy

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

hi Ziggy

Thank you. I wish for you, never to suffer any pain from headaches. Especially the kind that make your head feel like it is in the bone crushing grip of a vice. I hope you are well and Spring is on the way. Always, Cat

Electric Blue

16 years 4 months ago

Implosion

CAT I used to suffer for days stay in dark rooms did not even help but that was now so long ago thankfully I do not suffer now by my son does, I can associate with anyone who suffers Electric Blue

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Hi Maggie

I'm so sorry for your son. I haven't had a migraine for a few years, and then BAM one hits. How old is your son? Always, Cat

Electric Blue

16 years 3 months ago

Implosion

hello Cat My son Alex will be 37yrs in a March. He finds the Headache strips on his head and this helps. Hope the dam thing has gone and be relaxed go for a walk enjoy regards Always Maggie

Candlewitch

16 years 3 months ago

Hey Maggie

From looking at your youthful picture, I never would have guessed you have a child that told. Thank you for the comment. Nice to see you. Always, Cat

hugo la rosa

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Cat:

Dramatic description of a migraine, all the more when it colors the world views of the sufferer. Even though is sad, the poem is well crafted. I hope you feel better by this time! Sincerely, Hugo

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Hugo

Thank you for your concern. I am feeling better now. I think stress is a factor. Thank you for your review. Always, Cat

poewriter58

16 years 3 months ago

Cat

What a beautifully descriptive poem. I do not get them , but I have to go through many of them with Jess. It hurt that I couldn't do anything to stop the pain. I feel for anyone that suffers with them. Your poems never dissappoint me Chrys

Candlewitch

16 years 3 months ago

Hi Chrys

It is so good to hear from you! I have been having them off and on for the past two weeks. I hope that they go away soon. Thanks for commenting. Love to you and Lon, Cat

xena465

16 years 3 months ago

I used to suffer with really

I used to suffer with really bad headaches...Now the only ones I get are...Hangovers, occasionally...self infliction dosen't count though eh!. Well expressed and written cat. Rosina xena465

Candlewitch

16 years 3 months ago

Dear Rosina

Thank you for reading and commenting. Nothing knocks you flat on your back like a headache. Always, Cat

judyanne

16 years 3 months ago

WOW, do I relate to this,

WOW, do I relate to this, knew what the poem was about from the very first line almost. Well done Cat. I used to suffer badly with migraines until a doctor friend told me to try an aspirin and a maxalon the moment you feel it coming on, then ten minutes later to take a panadol. It works for me. No more of those heavy painkillers. lol Judy

Candlewitch

16 years 3 months ago

Dear Judy

I'll try that with the next one. Thanks for the recommendation. Usually I lie back in the dark meditating and try to ride it out. Nice to meet you! Always, Cat