Knots of thought

Where to run?
There's nowhere to go
Where to hide?
I can't go below

I cry, I cry
I sigh, I sigh

The world's a mess
As am I 
So when I'm stressed
I look to the sky

Why, oh, why was I put here?
In this place, this family, this time, oh dear!

My head spins with spools of thought
All tangled up in terrible knots

I think and think
And think some more that I should drink

But drink I will not do my dear
For when I do I lose my head
And I cannot lose my head I fear
Otherwise you will find me dead
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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May 2, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Dear Sarah, You have wonderfully captured the feeling of being trapped in the chaos of one's own mind. The imagery of tangled thoughts and the struggle to find clarity can be tiresome with no answers sometimes. I loved how your words evoke a sense of desperation and longing for escape, yet also highlight the resilience and determination to persevere despite the overwhelming darkness. Wonderful Write! - Blessings, Daniel
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