Jack 22-43

Not sure what goes on in my mind
Doubt and inadequacy are all I seem to find

I much prefer when my head is quiet
When darkness descends my mind runs riot

My tiredness is not through lack of sleep
It’s in my head and runs far too deep

Voices in my head, they’re loud and clear
Not always saying what I want to hear

At times when things are not working for me
I try to be positive but inside myself I disagree

Sometimes doesn’t matter what I think or say
I know what’s coming is another negative day

Start feeling crazy and get real mad
Retreat inside myself just feeling sad

Madness, wondering if I should carry on
Thinking, perhaps it’s better if I was gone

This poison running around in my head
Needs to be written but not thought or said
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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