Strange Current

Sensations thrive around my spine.
Erratic electricity
believes itself a guest of mine.
More and more habitually
it pulses rays to pester me.
Strange current underneath my skin
is sometimes idle. Thankfully!
How did I ever let it in?


Written by Andrea Dietrich
for Nette Onclaud's 
HUTAIN THIS ONE... Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Horsman Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 3:50 AM
i think you need firm hands on your back, "love this" ,, i think you'll be see those words a lot from now on.
Foulk Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 10:31 PM
enjoyed reading this one Andrea, very well written. thank you for commenting on drive in theature memories.
Ramage Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 8:26 PM
Excellent poem, such creativity. Well done and congratulations on your win. I would also like to thank you so much for your kind comments and positive feedback. It is greatly appreciated. Lee
Horne Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 1:53 PM
I think I've already read this one - enjoyed it again : )
Mehta Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of nette,andrea
Horne Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Wow, so many contest results again! Many congrats for all your wins : )
Brown Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Nette's "Hutain" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Osita Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Many congrats on your big win,andrea
Mannan Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 2:19 AM
Wow Andrea, this is unique and lovely. many congrats for this win hun.
Guzzi Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Haunting! chi perhaps? Congrad's Light & Love
Nair Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 7:49 PM
Congratulations on the win, creative among the lot..jag
Puddifoot Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 7:30 PM
congrats on your win in the contest, now this is a really original and personal take on the image, clever and witty :-) btw I know all about those tingling pains andrea, I have fibromyalgia, repetitive strain injury, you name it, so I do sympathise!
Sweetheart Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 4:59 PM
Congrats Andrea on your exciting win in the Hutain contest..another brilliant entry luv..
Ramsdale Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Congratulations on your win in the HUTAIN THIS ONE...contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud. Good job! Blessings, Caryl
Babcock Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Getting shocks from under the covers. I was going to say something funny but I know lots about back and spine problems. Just ask Doris or me about spines for we have been there and back. love phyl
Ball Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 11:45 PM
Ooohoohoo! Sounds most uncomfortable. Maybe you hae a shortin your electric blanket.:* Sounds like a twinner though. Good luck my friend. God Bless, JB
Maverick Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Oh i thought you mean't poetry vibes..(sorry) i thougt the pain was only in your shoulder..!
Maverick Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Can't be bad to have a thriving spine (Andrea) thought i'd forgot about ya.? ha hh h ha ha...just checking you out, hope you are keeping well.. enjoyed the read and best wishes for the contest..sshh i shall be posting soon.! (just the one though)
K. Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Ah, so this was the poem you mentioned! Very unique that you took on your back pain-- and I really like your title for this one, too! Yikes, sounds so painful though-- I hope that you can let it back out?? How I wish & pray! Hugs to you sweetie :D shucks I have a bit of catching up to do here?? aack back pain for me??
Scripca Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 9:27 PM
sorry to hear that but when that errratic electricity strikes again just pretend and say: it must be Love! I've been "tuterpated"...the power of the positive thinking. :) Great Hutain, dear Andie. Love, iolanda
Devonshire Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 7:09 PM
Sorry to hear you didn't know your grandparents well, Andrea. I had two sets from which to choose. You will find your inspiration. Maybe your mother or another family member could help you learn more about them. Love, Carolyn
Susan Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 4:05 PM
it definitely sounds strange. is it just annoying or painful too? could it be related to your other injury or medication? hopefully if it's just stress, it will clear up soon. this is a good one for the contest. I especially like the question at the end :)
Horne Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Clever, imaginative piece, my friend
Sweetheart Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 10:15 AM
I don't think enough space in comment box to list all the issues Andrea..haha..mainone.. my back browser key non functional to congratulate contest winners ..back and forth ..quick style.. my back key on keyboard non effective since upgrade..worked fine before that.. commenting has improved ..but.. cannot go back and forth on any of the charts..like new poems by poets ..or all poets.. forget about it..so frustrating luv.. how are u feeling???
Wesley Avatar
July 28, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Great verse! Makes my hair stand on end with those impulses.
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