unmoored, cast adrift
in a fierce sea of pain
my life raft, a bed
of knotted sheets
down and feather
nerve endings clinging
to barnacle covered rocks
grated, bloody and raw
as each new surge
masks signals of distress
tossed ashore
with a pain hangover
the weight of a drunken sailor
I drag myself forward
in search of solid ground
Yep. That's pretty much how it feels. Well captured! Thank you. (I especially like the barnacled rocks)
ReplyDeleteWhat a heart-rending description of incredible physical pain. My body clenched in reading your description.
ReplyDeleteSorry Brenda, it helps to try to find the words.
Deleteugh. i have a between season cold right now...i wish i could just be in bed...ouch that middle stanza is painful...
ReplyDeleteSuch a power in your words, you are strong, Kathryn and must remember that, strong and talented. The pain is manifestation of inner insecurity. But you have the art, words..~ Love everything you write/paint <3
ReplyDeleteWhew, you have really made me FEEL this pain in a vivid sort of way!!
ReplyDeleteIt can be hard to truly describe nerve pain but I keep trying.
DeleteI felt this. Excellent write.
ReplyDeletePacked with feeling and full of reality for many. I could feel the pain and the strength it took to overcome this instant.
ReplyDeleteSo much pain ouch ~ I hope you feel better ~ Stunning red imagery and words~
ReplyDeleteoh that sounds very painful indeed... strong images - and hope you're feeling better already
ReplyDeleteThe barnacle imagery made me cringe in pain... I hope you find relief... finding the right words could be a help...
ReplyDeleteI am blessed I have never experienced nerve pain but periodically I am subject to migraines and so can relate, although I think the latter are not as bad.
ReplyDeleteMigraines can be so debilitating. Nerve pain is no fun and something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
DeletePotent, powerful and so very vivid. Impressive for sure!
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