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 © | Year Posted 2020

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Mcconnell Avatar
July 7, 2020 at 10:56 AM
Lovely wording Jesse, it's a nice piece indeed.
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