there is what i call
"typical" or common pain
a stubbed toe
a bee sting
a broken ankle
a broken foot
cramps
a migraine.

then there are
gallbladder attacks,
topped only by
pancreatitis.

i wasn't aware of these other kinds.

pain from the absence of feeling
   where you know feeling should be.

searing, burning, hot fire pain.

sharp, tingling, breathtaking pain.

electric zap pain

overwhelming pressure pain.

deep, constant, rigid spasm pain.

pain that cannot be touched
by anything
other than
unconsciousness.

i mean,
for real -
all i’m saying,
is that sometimes,
people with the authority
to say so,
will tell you
something
pretty *******
concerning.
like life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness
kind of concerning.

and then
quite simply
send you
on
your
way.