How do you measure pain? a gasp a step or two away from someone whose world used to revolve around you a tear a sigh a stretch of arms that used to wrap a soul so tender and warm.
How do you measure pain? a stomp a slap a finger pointed like a gun or a dagger on your chest— accusing complaining tired, frustrated infuriated. How do you measure pain? the distance from A to Z a tick of clock a grain of sand blown by the wind a drop of blood from a blade-stricken wrist.
How do you measure pain? a smile a laugh a response telling them you’re fine but hell, you’re not.