Unwanted Thoughts
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"Unwanted Thoughts" explores the struggle with intrusive and negative thoughts that can plague the mind. It delves into the anxieties, regrets, and doubts that can consume us, leaving us feeling trapped and helpless.
The poem speaks to the universal human experience of grappling with inner turmoil and the ongoing battle for mental peace.
I hope this poem resonates with readers who may be struggling with similar challenges and offers a sense of understanding and solidarity.
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Unwanted thoughts, they haunt my mind,
In shadows deep, they're intertwined.
Like whispers in the silent night,
They steal my peace, obscure the light.
They creep in slow, without a sound,
In every quiet moment found.
A storm of doubt, a sea of fears,
They echo all my hidden tears.
Memories of a distant past,
Regrets that hold and grip so fast.
The what-ifs and the might-have-beens,
The haunting dance of unseen sins.
I try to push them far away,
To guard my heart and keep them at bay.
Yet still, they come, relentless, bold,
Their icy fingers take their hold.
In daylight hours and darkest dreams,
They lurk within my silent screams.
A never-ending, cruel refrain,
That binds my soul in endless pain.
I search for peace, for respite’s touch,
A moment free, a breath, a crutch.
Yet unwanted thoughts, they cling and stay,
A shadow that won’t fade away.
But still I fight, with weary heart,
To tear their grip, to break apart.
In hopes that one day I’ll be free,
From unwanted thoughts that imprison me.
Copyright © Joel Hawksley | Year Posted 2025
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