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Poetry to the rescue

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By cedartree

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I have suffered from debilitating migraines since a series of head injuries in 2005/2006. Since then I have been collecting modern and historical poetry relating to the condition. One of my favorites is "THE HOUSE OF HEADACHE" by TOMAS TRANSTRÖMER. I first read it in the OCTOBER 17, 2011 issue of The New Yorker magazine. I'm not sure if it is specifically about migraine but it sure speaks to me. Check it out. It is easily googled and I'm not sure if I can copy and paste without breaking a law.

Does anyone else collect headache/migraine poetry?

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