Pulse rushing my ears
waves of blood crash down
upon lowered head.
Temples pound to an ocean's beat
angry waves rolling through my brain.
Eyes shut tight against light
which attempts to sneak between
guarded lids in effort to blind.
Lightning bolts pierce my skull
electrically charged volts of agony
course through every cell.
Buried deep in softness of pillow
head in hands
praying for sleep to come
for pain to end.