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.
Dec 4, 2020
Dec 4, 2020 at 5:44 PM UTC
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.
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