Migraine

Eyes tight shut

To keep out the light.

Inside my head

A metal pin ball

Is bouncing off the nerves

Sending neurons careening

Into bumpers

Pulsating and pounding.

Flick the flippers

To keep the pain at bay.

Tilt the machine

In an attempt

To avoid it.

Noise, lights

Hammering through consciousness

Temporary distractions

From the silver ball

Rampaging in my head.