Lately this all too familiar place feels like a distant realm,
It has become a foreign land,
I feel like an outsider gazing down upon an unsettling scene,
As if I’m watching the world suffer in the palm of my hand.

I see people waging wars against themselves,
Everyone lives their lives off kilter.
Only motivated by their own selfish needs.
Love & kindness- never real, always untrue & filtered.

The tragedies I perceive, 
Make my soul feel weakened & drained,
For a moment, I can distract my mind by focusing on simple things.
Still, at times I feel empty, then startled by pain.

When all I hear are broken mumbles in my mind,
When I’m feeling everything too much,
When nothing helps, just overwhelms,
Then I need a break to get back in touch.

I need some time to regain perspective,
Time to rekindle the fire in my heart,
I must have time to refill my soul with gentle thoughts,
Then wash clean the slate, and restart. 

But in time, everything I see will again build up inside,
Clouding my mind,
Fogging my perceptions-
Making peace & happiness hard to find.

4 thoughts on “Finding Balance”

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    • Thank you so much! This comment makes me so happy. 😊 Hmm…it varies with each poem for me…sometimes it just flows, but sometimes I have to put a little more effort into it. For the most part I’d say just let the words come to you & don’t be afraid to let yourself be raw & vulnerable. Don’t worry about whether or not it’s any good- just write whatever comes to mind & edit or revise later. I’ve learned that inspiration comes at random, so it’s better not to force it or think *too* hard about it; because the good stuff comes naturally. Let it flow! 💙 Hope that helps. 😊 Thanks again for this kind comment! It made my day! Good luck on your writings, Everett!

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