head in vice
waves of fire engulf me,
then ebb, and I’m left drenched
boiling in my skin
head in vice
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I’m home sick today. This is why. 😦 These debilitating waves have been coming all morning. It’s horrible. I was in bed until noon, when the need for pain killer forced me to move. It is not pretty. I hope you’re having a much better day!
Shawn L. Bird 
hope you feel better soon
Me, too! Thanks for coming by.
The feeling of boiling in my skin … has led me to fully connect with this poetry.
AWESOME!
I hope you’re not boiling. It’s very unpleasant. Glad you connected to it, though.
Well, at times, it literally feels like it. But, in this case, I figuratively connected!
Good. 😉
The best poetry is written when in pain.
Get well soon.
Thanks.
Wait…did I do right in liking this post? I did like the poem, sorry about your pain.
lol Don’t worry about it.
Be well…always
Thanks.
Oh buuu… Get better soon.
thanks
Just stumbled here, discovered your blog, only to find you’ve got a headache. Poor dear, do make sure to keep lots of lonelyTylenol handy. I like the bookends of “head in vice” in this poem — I assume this was intentional? Also, I love your picture – great hair, darling! Do drop by sometime for a laugh.
Everything is intentional. 😉 Tylenol is holding back the worst of it, but the is still attempting to squeeze my brains through my forehead.
I get it. Living with pain. Hope it lifts soon and you can write with relief.
thanks. It’s easing a bit
I feel mean ‘liking’ this post. Poor Shawn. I hope you feel better soon sweetie and get back to your usual good form. Huge Hugs xxxx
Thanks David. I return the hug and good wishes to you and yours.
Awh feel better soon
Sorry to have met you on a day so glum, hope you feel better soon. I am happy that you like my post, so I’m saying thank you for stopping by.
Thanks for the good wishes. Reading makes the bad day better.
omg please take good care of yourself!