Headache

By lupus tenebrae

You were, at first light, a dull throb 
on the bridge of my nose.

You became a slow, encroaching ache:
a twinge in just the right spot.

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Copyright 2014 lupus tenebrae
Published on Monday, April 21, 2014.     Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

Day 21, of my National Poetry Month: Poem-A-Day Marathon.
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  • A former member wrote: A very accurate and succinct summarization of the dreaded headache, my dear. Very nicely done! Reb:).

  • A former member wrote: I like this poem. It's short but sweet. Keep writing!

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