Side Effects
By John R. Greenwood
The climate of our society has given me the same side effects that would accompany a prolonged migraine. A migraine can last as long as 72 hours if untreated.
During a migraine you may experience:
Pain on one side or both sides of your head
Pain that feels like throbbing or pulsing
Sensitivity to light, sounds, and sometimes smells and touch
Nausea and vomiting
Blurred vison
Lightheadedness; sometimes followed by fainting
Before a migraine even starts you may have vision loss, difficulty speaking, or uncontrollable tremors. Even once the migraine subsides you may feel drained and washed out. During a 24 hour period post-migraine you may also experience confusion, moodiness, and dizziness.
The side effects above may also be caused by watching a present day newscast. I know in my case in addition to the news and social media, even overhearing a conversation at my local convenience store may likely result in all of the side effects associated with a migraine.
With that pleasant thought in mind I thought I would find a way to vent my frustration, anxiety, and fear of the current state of affairs in a semi-silent format such as photographs and poetry. Here is my alternative to running into the streets screaming.
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| What's Next? by John R. Greenwood If only we knew what was around the corner Where did all that hope that once lined my street go? I thought things would be different by now Did we take a wrong turn? Someone poured cement and we stepped in now we're stuck swaying from the ankles up unable to run away maybe we should have saved time and dove in head first |
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| Frozen In Silence by John R. Greenwood silent behind the glass a shattering sound clearly visible causes my mind to race back in time 1963 shots fired |
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| Angry Men by John R. Greenwood Angry men still exist they blame everyone else never pausing to glance in the mirror Anger kills from the inside out look closer men before your hearts rot away |
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| Left Behind by John R. Greenwood No words needed |
I am just catching up with my emails, last few days - John, thank you always for your offerings. You send them out into this cyber-universe - trust that they are landing on listening and appreciative ears- I can only imagine it is like laying a little egg, what will happen? And yet, - - Side Effects - - What's Next = Frozen in Silence - Angry Men, - Left Behind - Those five phrases alone peak us, your readers, to think about these things, as you are pondering them in your place in time - Thank You!
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