Pain

Just memories
of things lost
of things wanted
but never had
Lancing across the mind
stabbing into the heart
pain in the torso
sometimes in a wave
all the way to the toes
A sharp, bright ache
fading quickly, or
lasting for days
Until the brain resets
or the soul finds
a moment of joy
Some unexpected balm
to ease the sting
at least
for a short time