SYMPTOMS

Although you have given me a stomach upset,
Weak knees, a lurching heart, a fuzzy brain,
A high-pitched laugh, a monumental phone bill,
A feeling of unworthiness, sharp pain
When you are somewhere else, a guilty conscience,
A longing, and a dread of what’s in store,
A pulse rate for the Guinness Book of Records -
Life now is better than it was before.

Although you have given me a raging temper,
Insomnia, a rising sense of panic,
A hopeless challenge, bouts of introspection,

Raw, bitten nails, a voice that’s strangely manic,

A selfish streak, a fear of isolation,

A silly smile, lips that are chapped and sore,

A running joke, a risk, an inspiration –

Life now is better than it was before.

Although you have given me a premonition,

Chattering teeth, a goal, a lot to lose,

A granted wish, mixed motives, superstitions,

Hang-ups and headaches, fear of awful news,

A bubble in my throat, a dare to swallow,

A crack of light under a closing door,

The crude, fantastic prospect of forever –

Life now is better that it was before. 

Sophie Hannah

Love is a sweet sacrifice...and although it makes us feel miserable at times, it's still great to experience being loved and loving someone.

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~Nami