Years of sleep deprivation finally took their toll,
Unrelenting allergies, dismissed as a cold,
Brain fatigue, brain fog, palpitating tinitis,
CT scans are clear, no Cranial Edema to fear.
My eyes feel sunken and heavy, too.
My face is numb, my brain swelling, pressing against my skull,
temples throbbing, no tumors, no reason in sight,
Just another allergy, migraine-induced insomnia night.
Motion sick, dizzy, the antihistamines and steroids have failed,
Excedrin migraine sends my anxiety over the rails.
PCOS acne, Endometrial cramping,
can't have NSAIDs while on steroids, my doctor declares, stamping.
Massages help, but just for a moment,
Another month, maybe two, severe allergies until the season is through.
Heart palpitating, keep on hydrating,
exercising, and therapy, and feeling my energy waning.
Change the filters, no more caffeine,
Don't panic, just breathe, 1, 2, 3,
How many days has it been?
About the Creator
Amy Black
I am an American contemporary poet and author specializing in speculative YA, adult fiction and children's stories.
https://www.facebook.com/amyblackfiction
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A Failed Artist, A Disillusioned Poet, An Underpaid Game Show Host
I took my son and niece to Gori, a small town in Georgia where Joseph Stalin was born. They talked me into visiting the Stalin's Museum, the largest in the post-Soviet space. I had resisted going there because I just can't stand the monster and know enough about him, or so I thought.
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This is such a powerful piece really deep, feel all of this as have written, thank you so much for sharing such a powerful and eye opener piece lovely. Truly I know a lot of writers will feel the same.
I like your subtitle. I also love reading about complaints. 💪🏾💌Ooo I like the rhythm. The detailing of the symptoms, how even they were rhythmic. 👌🏾 Crazy how anxiety can hide itself yet still cause the most symptoms. 💪🏾💌'Massages help, but just for a moment' I am so sorry 🫂 It's probably been ten, too many days. You were able to make me understand your struggles with a rhythm. Every line was smooth and inviting. Outstanding work, Amy 🤗❤️🖤
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