Thoughts In My Head

What’s with all these thoughts

in my head?

I just want peace and quiet

instead.

My monkey mind

monkeying about —

Throwing and slinging

with screams and shouts.

I toss and turn

in bed at night —

Why is resting

such a fight.

I try and try

to quiet it down —

But it’s constant

going around and around.

I tried this new age,

mindfulness stuff —

But sitting quiet

is just so tough.

My thoughts continue  

to dump like bags of trash

How long is this

going to last?

My mental tides continually churn

like waves that crash.

I’m trying to slow

but they’re moving so fast.

It’s like my mind

has a mind of it’s own —

Revealing its secrets

all becomes known.

Bright and dark

bent and twisted

I can’t believe

all this existed.

These thoughts persist

even when I don’t choose

Will I ever win?

Must I always lose?

Perhaps there is sometime, 

even just for a day.

All of my thoughts

will just drift away.

Then I’ll be in

an un.think space

So I will flow

with ebullient grace.

I’ll be open and empty,

clean and clear

Bursting with confidence

and filled with cheer.

There will be a day

when I’m feeling fine.

All will be fresh

in my quiet mind.