Inspiration

Waking up at 4:51
perseverating

like a drum stick
tap tap tap tap tapping
the same
problem she went
to bed to escape
over
and
over
tapping into her skull,
still now hours later
in the darkness

even morning not
willing
to give in, as she has
weak
and
tired

she reaches for tools
to relax her mind:

thought replacement
deep breathing
muscle relaxation
words with friends

her mind is tangled up
in anger and it is
eating her alive

she must physically rise
up from this waterboard
and walk away
away from this torture

chains fall to the floor
and she breaks away

coffee soon in hand
the natural sounds of the day
commence

and amidst the cacophony
of insects
a bird calls out
what actually sounds exactly
like "TWEET" in a most
silly cartoon voice
and she laughs.

smiling from the inside out
happiness is a choice
we must all make for ourselves
and perspective is a blessing
that always offers a more
options

Inspiration occurs when
we least expect it and
openness always
guarantees
more of it.