It's April, and that means National Poetry Month. For the last three years, we've held poetry contests for poetry related to headaches and Migraine. Because my vision is blurry from eye surgery, I simply wasn't able to conduct the contest this year, but it will be back, as strong as ever, next year.
Writing is often great therapy. Some people journal; some write poetry or fiction. Whatever form it takes, it allows those in pain a form of release. We can put on paper feelings that we might not be comfortable sharing otherwise.
Even though we don't have a new contest this year, it's great time to look back at all the glorious poetry submitted the last three years. Each year, the entries have been better and better, and more difficult to judge. Our poets have poured their pain and their souls into their poetry, giving us precious glimpses into their lives.
In 2002, we dedicated our contest to Abi, a gentle young woman who lost her life to a Migrainous stroke just days before her 22nd birthday. Last year, our contest was dedicated to the loving memory of Sarah Crawford, a loving woman, wife, mother, and friend, who lost her battle with Migraine Disease.
Let's take a look at all the poetry written for us over the last three years. If some of it inspires you to write your own, go for it! Write it, and keep it to submit to next year's contest.
Now, on to the poetry!
