Wound Tight

So many questions,
Not enough time;
To sort out the mayhem,
That i call my tormented mind.
I know im analytical,
And thoughts run too deep;
But a brain in maximum overdrive,
Means a lifetime without sleep.
Ive tried different avenues,
To put the madness to rest;
But the fix is only temporary,
Numbing me for a day more or less.
I never once asked,
To be born this way;
To live life on a ledge,
Every single day.
Some people say, 
To embrace it as a gift;
That would be like cherishing an ache 
that wont ever lift.
They did testing on me,
Said i had a very high IQ;
But it just adds more to the curse,
Of what i go through.
I cry out to my creator,
About this misery in me;
To strip from me these demons,
Who wont let me be. 
I could leap off this ledge,
But it just doesnt seem right ;
So i continue to walk this high wire,
Where my sanity's wound tight...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Givein Avatar
December 3, 2012 at 7:52 PM
Congratulations ~ what a great write! :)
Brown Avatar
December 3, 2012 at 1:11 PM
Congratulations on your "November Poem" contest win Carl. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 5:56 PM
I know the feeling of not being able to sleep because the mind is racing. But not for my intelligence. haha. THis is very interesting one. Congrats on your top spot!!!
Fraser Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Yup no fun some nights, i should say most nights,anyways thanks for commenting, blessings, Carl
Song Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Wow...are u sure u didn't write this one about me??? I can never seem to escape my over active mind! Congrats on the big win!!!!
Fraser Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Ya guess i should of called it Gwendolens, wound tight, ha, ha . Thanks for commenting, blessings Carl
Gasun Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 8:38 AM
This is really a great poem of yours which I've enjoyed reading, Carl! Many congratulations on your super win! love/hugs, Leonora
Fraser Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Thank you Leonora, i appreciate the comments, have a great day, blessings Carl
Moore Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 7:34 AM
Contragulations on your win! I experience racing thoughts all the time. It's a horrible feeling when you cannot turn them off...Hugs, Holly Moore
Fraser Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 3:46 PM
Thanks Holly, hard to turn it off sometimes, sleeping is futile, oh well, blessings Carl
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 1:32 AM
Congratulations Carl on your winning place xx
Fraser Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Thank you Mandy, i actually forgot all about posting this one, blessings Carl,i
A   Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Carl, some IQ and power... by the way.. I was shocked to see your on my winning list. Congratulations :-) with your winning poem.. Thank you for the awesome NOVEMBER'S poem entry... Goodnight! ~PD
Fraser Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 4:37 PM
Not as shocked as me, just got back from sea which is why i couldnt reply everyone, many thanks for your kindness, blessings ,Carl
Adams Avatar
November 4, 2012 at 6:41 PM
wow...sounds like me, when pain strikes my muse goes in overdrive and won't let me sleep...i think many can relate here, good one!
Kriticos Avatar
November 4, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Nice flow and great content thanks for posting this !
Tsiluma Avatar
November 4, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Sounds intimidating - to have a brain on overdrive, too many questions, fewer answers. Well penned Carl!
Andresen Avatar
November 4, 2012 at 3:24 AM
Well written Carl, thank you for sharing it with me. Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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