Alexis Y. Poet Acrostic

Toothache

Tortures the nerve constantly 
Ongoing severe painful throb
Only abstraction is the cure
This pain is worse than labor pain
Horrendous sharp electric shocks,
And advil is just a temporary fix
Can't sleep at all
Hurt all night long
Eating food is not an option 


Alexis Y
08-19-16


* Author's- May not be writing for a while due to bad toothaches.

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Freddie Robinson Jr. December 2, 2016 at 8:49 PM Very truthful poem, Alexis. You accurately portrayed the excruciating pain when suffering from a toothache. Excellent poem covering an unpleasant issue. Love and peace to you.

Funom Makama August 24, 2016 at 11:10 AM This is nice and absolutely beautiful. I love every it of this piece of yours and I am happy reading from the creativity of your wonderful mind after a long period of time.

Arthur Vaso August 21, 2016 at 11:48 PM Hope is better, if not hugs!!!!!! Alexis Y. August 23, 2016 at 11:47 AM Hi Arthur, It's getting better. Thanks for the hug. I needed it:-) Alexis

Afzal Nusker August 21, 2016 at 11:37 PM Hi Alexis, a bitter memory such as of toothache always remains with you. I can relate to your poem freshly bcuz i just experienced it recently. Very well written. Best wishes. Alexis Y. August 23, 2016 at 11:54 AM Hi Afzal, I wouldn't wish this pain on my worst enemy. This pain is unbearable. I'm glad to hear your toothace is gone.I appreciate that you stopped by. :-)Alexis

Lynn Marie August 21, 2016 at 3:54 PM Hi Alexis...popping in to see how you are, let you know I am thinking of you, sending sunshine and warmth so you know you are not alone :-) happy Sunday :-) Alexis Y. August 23, 2016 at 11:56 AM Hi Lynn, Thanks for your well wishes and your support. I appreciate it very much. I'm doing better but I'm not out of the woods yet:-) Alexis Lynn Marie August 21, 2016 at 6:19 PM ..pain is all encompassing..and isolating..i am so sorry you are suffering...if I could help in anyway I would...sending peace, healing energy, hugs and love to you alexis xxxx Alexis Y. August 21, 2016 at 5:51 PM Hi Lynn, Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Unfortunately my weekend is not pain free. I'm still suffering from a toothache . It's a long story:-) Alexis

Anne-Lise Andresen August 20, 2016 at 1:13 PM - Hope you feel better today, Alexis :) - Alexis Y. August 20, 2016 at 1:17 PM Hi Anne-Lise, I'm still in excruciating pain. I'm my way to the Dentist. I appreciate that you are concerned: -) Alexis

Lynn Marie August 20, 2016 at 1:57 AM Really Big Ouch...I feel for you..:-) You have vividly penned the pain and suffering in agonizing detail. May all of the wishes of everyone here at PS wrap you in comfort and care to help you through this. Sending you many many blessings, hugs and smiles, lynn xx

Arthur Vaso August 19, 2016 at 10:47 PM Oh man, when I saw the title I had to read this one! I feel for you, I have that now and suffer that often, the only thing that hurts more here is the dentists bill! Alexis Y. August 23, 2016 at 12:03 PM Hi Arthur, It's so good to see you.I'm sorry to hear your are suffering too. I hope it goes away soon. I'm sending you a BIG hug my friend: -) Alexis

Paul Callus August 19, 2016 at 1:25 PM I am so sorry for you, Alexis! Your words transmit the awful pain that you must have been experiencing, especially if it's 'worse than labor pain'. Hope you'll be able to deal with the problem soon. Regards // paul Alexis Y. August 23, 2016 at 12:06 PM Hi Paul, Thank you so much. It's not much better. But all of my other issues are resolved. So I shall be well soon. I appreciate your support: -) Alexis

Reta Pruitt August 19, 2016 at 10:22 AM It's so hard to concentrate on any thing if you've got a really bad toothache. It's expensive I know but the only real relief is to get that tooth attended to. Hope it will be over soon. Alexis Y. August 23, 2016 at 12:09 PM Hi Reta, Tell me about it. All I can concentrate on this days is pain.My other issues are resolved. So I shall be well soon. I appreciate that you stopped by today. You are welcome anytime: -) Alexis

Tim Smith August 19, 2016 at 9:27 AM Im sorry to hear Alexis...hope you can sort it out...try some Ambisol to numb the pain. Alexis Y. August 19, 2016 at 9:50 AM Thanks for your concerns. I agree Ambisol is a good idea, while I'm working out insurance issues: -( Alexis

Anne-Lise Andresen August 19, 2016 at 8:18 AM .... Poor you .... wish you good recovery, Alexis - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Alexis Y. August 19, 2016 at 9:51 AM Me too.I appreciate your visit and concerns. :-( Alexis

Jan Allison August 19, 2016 at 8:09 AM Oh I hope you get it sorted soon Alexis it can be so painful:-( Hugs Jan xx Alexis Y. August 19, 2016 at 8:12 AM Me too! I have to work out dental insurance issues: -( Alexis