more than little spikes
Have you ever tried
an acupressure mat?
For back pain, perhaps.
A hundred tiny spikes
dig into bare skin and
it hurts. It hurts so much that
you don’t think you can take it anymore
but you can. You will breathe through this pain
just like you breathe through the rest
and after a while, it softens into a warm glow.
It won’t last, of course; nothing ever does.
But next time the pain threatens to swallow you whole
you will know how to wait for the other side
So hold on- it will be beautiful.
(Catherine Hannah, 25th February, 2024)