Haunted by the Mind

In the war of feelings,
in the war of hate.
War of healing,
and every decision I make.

I ask myself every time
to be alright: is this what's right?

But what's right?
What's real?
Every hallucination I fear?

What do they want?
Where do they go?
Do I make them?
Feed them?
Haunt them, until they go?

Or am I the prey,
that's haunted by the mind?

If that's the case:
Dear me,
would you please
be alright?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Leake Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Lots of emotions in this piece Nice Rhyme Kevin
Bondor Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Thank you!
Derden Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This poem dives deep into the fog of inner conflict—raw, questioning, and emotionally tangled. The repetition of “what’s right?” and “what’s real?” builds a rhythm of uncertainty that feels honest and haunting. The closing plea is quietly devastating. Strong piece.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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