The Voice of the Mind

Huh… you let me visit again do you?

Why do you think?

It never gets you anywhere… or maybe it would, if you actually did something. Don’t think just act, and I’ll let you determine what definition since you're so bent on giving yourself a headache.

Why do you think?

Where has it gotten you so far… no you don’t have to answer but I’ll tell you what... think about it... if you're so bent on performing that useless task.

Why do you think?

Well if you're so determined to, why don’t you think of everything you want… yes… all that stuff you’ll never see again. But it’s not “all that” is it? In fact, it’s actually only one “that”… and speaking of “that” there it is now.

Why did you look?!?

Did you really think “that” was there?! Stupid! Don’t let your mind play tricks on you. But you can’t help it can you?

Why don’t you think?

Yes that’s right, think, think long and hard. Think of the hope you have… wait I’m sorry, the lack thereof. Think of everything that could go wrong, everything bad that could happen to “that”! And you… wouldn’t… know. Aww you look like you’re in pain.

Why don’t you stop thinking?

But you can’t can you? You started this flow and you’re powerless to stop it. It’s almost pitiful... you I mean!  Look at you! Someone could feel bad for you… well almost.

Why did you think?

Now think! Long and hard! Think! You see “that” in your mind don’t you? Now try to keep it! Try to solidify the image in your mind!... Oh… did you lose it? I’m sorry, I must have distracted you.

Can you not think?

Of “that”? Oh there must be a reason you can’t, you know that, don’t you? The only important part blocked out. You can see the texture of that leaf in your thoughts can’t you? Feel the pattern of it in your fingers. But you can’t see “that”… you can’t see any details about “that”! And you know the reason why, don’t you?

Why can’t you think?

Because you… aren't… supposed… to. You know the futility of your dreams, or at least you call them dreams – they only seem to spawn nightmares for you… You know you could never possibly hope to re-


Trust…


What, who’s there?!?


Trust…


But who are you?


…Hope…


I… I can’t

…Try…


How?!


……Trust.........

"The Voice of" Series

Once a week I'll be posting one of the parts for a three part series.  This week's will be posted in a few minutes.

A Song of Life

To have six one, half a dozen the other;
Things pass from one’s hand to that of another.
Of hope and heartache, betwixt and between;
You know of what I speak, this you have seen.

Be it a bruise or be it a scar;
A discolored spot or permanent mar.
Held deep within your chest and your head;
Tinting your vision a burgundy red.

But time moves on, and summers end;
Whether or not you choose to pretend;
That this world still seems to make much sense,
And no, you’re not in the least bit tense.

As you watch leaves fall from their trees;
Floating down, swaying in the breeze.
A prelude to a foreboding song;
The last remnants of a time long gone.

Or the passing of what was once held dear;
The shedding of just a single tear,
Plus one or two, but bar the rest;
Through countless trial, and endless test.

And now the world, it swirls around;
Simply seeking to confound.
And that is has achieved in you;
For you’re not the person you once knew.

That person of old, now long past.
Your memories of whom are fading fast.
So take a long look, just one last time;
Or let it silently slip from your mind.

With the passing of what was once held dear;
The shedding of just a single tear,
Plus one or two, but bar the rest;
Through countless trial, and endless test.

So give up now, let it pass;
Or hold on till you have breathed your last;
But choose one or the other, don’t be torn;
Don’t let them catch you oh so lukewarm.

For time, it stops for indeed no man;
But yet remains in the strand;
Of vision tainted a burgundy red;
Trapped within your chest and head.

Never passing with what was once held dear;
Or The shedding of just a single tear,
Plus one or two, but bar the rest;
Through countless trial, and endless test.

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