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Scattered

I find I think constantly with a busy mind 
There's just so much to do in every day 
My thoughts all scattered and unrefined 

Worries and problems go round unasked 
Keeping me awake at night in hot dismay 
I find I think constantly with a busy mind 

I'm falling behind with innumerable tasks 
There has got to be a much better way 
My thoughts all scattered and unrefined

I'll start a journal then in relief I can bask 
All of my minds clutter can just fade away
I find I think constantly with a busy mind 
 
Collating a glut of thoughts no easy ask 
I should have started on this yesterday
My thoughts all scattered and unrefined
 
My veneer of calm may soon be unmasked 
My melt down will be a spectacular display 
I find I think constantly with a busy mind 
My thoughts all scattered and unrefined 




First person villanelle poetry contest 
7 August 2022 
Sponsor K Milton Hankins

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Rico Leffanta Date: 8/7/2022 11:29:00 AM Like all prospectors, you love seeking that buried treasure! Aloha! Login to Reply Julie Draper Date: 8/7/2022 12:03:00 PM Indeed I do! I love the challenge. Thank you :)

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 8/7/2022 10:17:00 AM I totally agree, you have poetically created the bane of a scattered mind.....well done! Good luck in the contest! :)Paulette Login to Reply Julie Draper Date: 8/7/2022 12:02:00 PM Thanks so much Paulette for your encouragement :) much appreciated