My Mind

My mind sometimes gets taken over.

Filled with darkness I did not want to let in.

It arrives whenever and takes ahold of me.

I take a walk. I feel dizzy.

I try to breathe and it doesn’t let go of me.

I can’t escape.

It drives me insane.

I see someone up ahead.

As I get closer, the person is sitting on the bench.

I decide I should sit down and try to relax.

This person doesn’t notice my presence.

I hear them cry.

They look up and I walk away.

In disbelief of what I saw.

I run faster because I know what’s coming.

I’m trying to be better. I will.

That was the old me.