My Own Mind

8/14/2018
Is my mind my own?
or do I just loan
the pieces and parts
of a broken heart
I've forgotten
where this story starts
It darts and dashes
slices and slashes
burns and crashes
through this thing in my head
'til there's nothing but ashes
Have I lost my mind?
Was it ever even mine?
Or goods that were borrowed
happiness and sorrow
placing bets on tomorrow
that tomorrow would be better
crystal clear weather
or will the sky just burn
until I return
my mind to you, my keeper
the grimmest of reapers
the stakes are steeper
than ever before
what will I get next?
what's in store?
what will you trade for
a mind that isn't
mine anymore
I need good news
to relieve these blues
I've tied my shoes
I've paid my dues
I ready and wait
stand at the gate
for a mindful state
I won't be late
Don't know what I'll find
in a brand new mind
I guess I'll just have to
accept my fate