The Anxious Mind

So fragile life and human conscious,
Mindful wander, erratic, of untold purpose,
Bringing shadowy foreboding,
To the depths of our spirit; a dangerous curse.

Tragedy is looming, catch your breath,
Two tonnes of weight upon the chest,
Pascal afflicts my senses, my head,
Silence scares and gravity flares: there can be no rest.

The toll hangs nigh, have you danced well?
Prior scepticism now awash with certainty,
Pray thee Lord, forgive me, I hear the bell,
Through my life I’ve been good, with mere lack of piety.

Alas, a break, judgement saved,
Fever unmasked, the evil plot twists,
From deepest despair, a way is paved,
Take control once more with clenched fists.

This fight over, prepare but not await the next,
Be strong, be happy, have faith, son,
Do not fear thought, health, nor text,
Then body, mind and soul may realign as one.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Breidenthal Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Your poem was great. The mind can be a dangerous, torturous and complicated place. You artfully expressed the human mind well. ~Laura
Mehta Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Lovely expressions nicely worded on the anxious mind, Thomas
Sweetheart Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 6:12 AM
Welcome to Poetry Soup Thomas.. so enjoyed reading yor excellent and creative poetry ..hope u have fun on P.S. as u share with luv.. check out our free contests and good luck luv..
Brown Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 3:49 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Thomas. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace