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The Tortured Mind

The tortured mind 'tis that causes pain Knowingly, to others with abandonment Sticking out its venomous tongue again, Dissing others, but to its own detriment. It cannot seem to grasp the simple truth The tortured mind 'tis that relishes pain, Twists words into what’s foul and uncouth Eschews responsibility, like clearly insane. Becoming harder and harder to explain Ranting and raving with vilest intent The tortured mind 'tis that releases pain, Until forcibly silenced it will not relent. Seeks new faces, new victims to assault But continues to sing an old, old refrain Dares never to admit its own arrant fault The tortured mind 'tis that pleasures pain. Written August 30, 2022 [with slight change in the repeated line throughout]

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/1/2022 1:09:00 AM

I am still trying to visualize what a tortured mind could be, I always think tortured goes with a heart.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/1/2022 9:15:00 AM

Hmmm...yes, that's true, but it also goes with mental conditions, I think.

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/31/2022 2:02:00 PM

"The tortured mind 'tis that pleasures pain." Thank you for this lesson, Milt. I weed them out as they tend to cling together. (Like minds)! Is the quote an original? I love it!

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/31/2022 3:07:00 PM

It's original, I googled it!! Lol

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/31/2022 2:59:00 PM

I suppose it is original; I don't think I recall reading it elsewhere, Anaya. I couldn't decide what adjectives to use for "pain," so I changed it with each stanza. Not entirely proper, I suppose. Just call me a renegade! (chuckling)