Lost In My Mind
Lost in My Mind
When hidden away…
my emotions and thoughts flow freely,
a river of regret and sorrow
the water reflecting
my own image back at me
a dark grey fish breaks the image
shattering the illusion that i am fine
Like a dam breaking
tears rush down my face
shaking hands trying to wipe away the salt
breaths coming in harsh gasps
heart racing like a rabbit
running from danger
a predator gaining speed
my thoughts attacking
with sharp claws and teeth
i bleed
Wounded
i eventually make my escape
sounds helping to ground me
my fingers grasping for help
the water
stills
once more
peace is restored
my thoughts
locked away
once more
Some words live in my closet,
never to be seen by another,
my darkest thoughts
and deepest worries,
my personal demons plaguing my mind
Copyright © Jesse Daniels | Year Posted 2020
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