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The Mind

By Shannon Meyers
April 22, 2020
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My mind feels like a puzzle
Made from pieces I’ve found along the way
Not a complete set
And with no picture to speak of.

Sitting here with a rattled mind
Wondering what I should do
Doing everything in my power
To distract myself from what I’m supposed to do

I always wonder why
I set myself up for failure

Wondering if I can do better

I’d close my eyes
But I’m afraid
Of what appears in my mind

A strong imagination
Is a blessing

A strong imagination
Is a curse

To warp reality to tell a tale
That’s easier for me to believe
Is a superpower but one
That comes with great responsibility

On one hand, I change fear to excitement
On one hand, I change joy to ecstasy
On one hand, I can set myself to panic
On another, pain turns to tormented suffering

My mind is magic
It’s powerful
So, I have to make sure
I have the right pieces

So, I don’t piece together
A version of myself
I never wish to see.

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