Like a tuning fork
burrowing into my ears
that can’t be unheard
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We must’ve had too much loud fun when we were young.
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IDK, it feels like I’ve never not known it, even before I got into loud music. :/
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How interesting. Mine has definitely gotten worse, especially in the past couple of years.
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I can mostly distract myself from it unless I’m stressed. Those times are harder. Sorry to hear yours has gotten worse.
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Yes … and that others can’t hear or understand! Pre-natal and growing up years immersed in parental cigarette smoke is the cause of mine ….
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I didn’t realize cigarette smoke could cause tinnitus. Sorry to see that you suffer too.
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Thank you for the unintentional prompt!
http://gypsieswritingmusingsquotesgripes.com/2021/12/17/chronic-pain-fraiku/
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My pleasure. I guess every poem’s a prompt.
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So sorry to hear this!! Hope you unhear it soon! Kris Hansen
On Fri, Dec 17, 2021 at 7:40 PM Bartholomew Barker, Poet wrote:
> Bartholomew Barker posted: ” Like a tuning forkburrowing into my earsthat > can’t be unheard ” >
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Thanks, Kris!
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Out of great suffering comes great poetry. AND you don’t need any suffering to write well. Sending a hug.
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Thanks! It’s not to the level of suffering but it is annoying.
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I sometimes hear a soft swishing sound. I wonder if I am developing tinnitus. I am having slight problems hearing over background noise too. I guess my hearing is pretty good for 72.
I hope you find some relief, Bartholomew. Thanks for sharing in the lovely poem.
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Thank you for the comment. I’m no doctor but my tinnitus is more like a whine than a swish. Maybe you’re hearing the blood flowing near your ear drum. Doesn’t hurt to mention the next time you visit the doc.
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Thank you for your suggestion.
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You’re very welcome but remember, I’m a poet, not a doctor!
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