scattered pieces of my mind
so many things to do
so many places to be
so many people to be
hats and costumes worn for others
for myself
I want…
I want quiet
no demands
rest
nap
an end to this eternal learning
to not think
about money
survival
or creating a more beautiful world
healing
to be anaesthetized, numb
no shoulds
no coulds
no woulds
to simply be
still
floating
a flickering flame
that does not go out
even when its
not cooking
warming
or lighting up the world
this flame burns
in the forest of my mind
each idea
a tree
a devastating forest fire
from which there
seems no escape
each breath a forceful gale
spreading embers and ash
choking
eyes tearing
nose tingling
hair singed
I stomp
the dry earth firm and ungiving
dust dances
I dance
praying for
rain