Unscratched itch

my brain says to itch
I meditate not to itch 
mind over matter

the longer I don't
my mind is a raging mess 
mind over matter

I cave in to itch 
I scratch and scratch and scratch - awe 
mind over matter

12-22-23
Edward Ibeh contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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