Thoughts

My mind is like an overgrown field, mixed with thorns and weeds.
Like a wandering dervish, but not at peace.
I think I’ll smoke a cigarette on the veranda,
with coffee.
Or maybe I’ll take a long walk,
to open a door for these stifling thoughts.

Reviews

[Twilight]

Too much on your mind, including some negative or difficult thoughts seems hinted at; in the first line. However, "overgrown" could be representing over-thinking; here? The next line, clearly suggests restlessness; or feeling unsettled in some way. From the third line, onwards; this piece focuses briefly upon solutions. In other words, ways by which the protagonist seeks to best cope with that mindset; which she described in the first two lines. The state of mind, is one which I can relate to; in this piece of writing. Of the suggested solutions, walking is what works best for me; particularly through a scenic environment. Indeed, I try to fit in two rather long walks; most weeks. Of course, that helps me both mentally and physically. Despite being a brief write, this poem says quite a lot. And, vindicates that "less is more"; can often be an applicable mantra for poetry (and sometimes writing in general). Also, from a writer who seems to choose her words carefully; and speaks from both the heart and mind. Thankyou for sharing, and hope that you keep on writing here.