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Check under the pillow Re-tuck the sheets Arrange the blankets Turn off the light Turn it back on again And again, And again, And again. Its not that I want to repeat this mind- numbing routine. Its that I have to. It started off as a precaution, But now its taken over my life. Every decision, Every action, and every movement, Has to be repeated Again, And again, And again, And again. Until the voice inside me is satisfied. I know its not logical, But I cant help myself. Its like a prison I cant escape, A cycle that I cant break. I wish I could just let it go, But its not that simple. Its part of me now, A constant reminder of my inner struggle. So ill keep checking under the pillow, Re-tucking the sheets, Arranging the blankets, Turning off the light, And turning it back on again And again, And again, And again.

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Date: 7/7/2023 5:16:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts about OCD through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed
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