I'Ve Lost My Mind


What should I do? My mind I've lost!
I must find it at any cost,
I've got to work to prove I'm sane,
It matters not if I'm in pain.

I've lost my mind, find it for me,
I need it now, can't let it be,
You look down here, I'll look up there,
It must be, has to be somewhere.

Oh please, help me, I've lost my mind!
They'll deem me mad if I don't find,
Right now, I feel so out of sorts,
It must be hiding in my thoughts.

I've lost my mind for a season,
Standing at the edge of reason,
Let it roam free, I'll sing a song,
It will find me out before long.


08/26/17


Syllable count: 8.8.8.8 per stanza 
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Emu Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 5:12 PM
Nicely done Jo, No evidence of a lost mind here! Enjoyed this little gem. Regards, Craig
Callus Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 10:19 AM
Even our mind needs a rest from time to time, Jo!! I'm sure yours is safe and sound waiting to make a grand entry:) Best regards // paul
Allison Avatar
August 31, 2017 at 3:50 PM
I can relate .. I think my marbles have rolled away totally on some days!:-( hugs jan xx
Medders Tobechi Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM
I know the feeling. Neat and well done. Good luck in the contest.
Vaso Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 8:41 PM
I loved this! I'd help you but it seems I have misplaced mine as well along with the car keys!!! :)
Dietrich Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 5:43 PM
GREAT job with this one, Jo. I sure wish I had time to work on this theme. I have asked him if it's acceptable to submit an old one or not and am waiting to find out.
May Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 3:59 PM
Very nicely penned Jo...like a lost muse it will return...
Warrior Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 10:46 AM
You know...in today's world...it's probably better if you lose your mind...but we love you the way you are Jo...god bless...^WW^
Onclaud Avatar
August 26, 2017 at 2:01 PM
we go through these moments when we are on auto-pilot mode but for some reason, all goes well... superb verse from you, jo.. huggs
Cozart Avatar
August 26, 2017 at 10:46 AM
Charming. Reminds me of Dr. Seuss.
Sands Avatar
August 26, 2017 at 10:07 AM
It will be restored. Great write Jo Daniel. The rhyming is great :)
White Avatar
August 26, 2017 at 9:42 AM
I am sure it will find you Jo, or you will find it. I often lose it, but we always come back together :)
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