Right Mind

In my right mind,

In my left mind,

In my north, south, east or west mind

 

Some of these thoughts

have been assigned

while others still

are unrefined ~

and even some

that are maligned,

though I guide them

to be kind

 

Whatever their nature,

musings unwind ~

thoughts just can not

be confined…

Author's Note

Rambling, unconfined thoughts...

Reviews

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Well done, a magnetic piece from the very first line. Whichever mind this was conceived, it was done brilliantly! But, would you happen to have directions to a "Right mind?" lol

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Funny you should ask, Travis, since that's the very phrase that sprouted this poem. I have always been intrigued by the idea of being in the "right mind"...

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I also am intrigued by the idea. Excellent way to express your point of view.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Very clever...I've never been in my "right mind", I don't think. I tend to spin and quiver like a leaf on the wind. I love the use of directionality in this, and metaphorically, it bodes well for the idea of someone attempting to "figure themself out". Because thoughts cannot be confined...it is an impossiblity. To borrow from one of my favorite films, "When I tell you not to think about pink elephants, what do you think about?" "Pink Elephants". Thoughts have a way of escaping the confines of rational explanation. :) Well done.

[Rita L. Sev]

The whole idea of being in one's "right mind" is a puzzle to me - that's where this piece started. Love the "pink elephants" reference! Thank you, Sarah!

[Cassie]

Very true we should always guide our thoughts

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Cassie. So many of my thoughts are random...

[LL]

Very simple with a touch of uniqueness.

[Rita L. Sev]

That's me - simple and unique! Thank you, Levi.

[LL]

Your welcome.

[Lydia Shutter]

Your stream of consciousness is refreshing to wade through, Rita. I liked the fast timed rhyming! Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

That is exactly how this one started, Lydi - thinking about being in the "right mind" and it took off from there... Thank you!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

That was funny but also intelligent... thoughts are created by us but once they are they find a life of their own.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Dale - all great inventions were once unconfined thoughts!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

True that :)

[Jack...]

Rita you do walk with open eyes, seeing all that is around you. And I can picture your smile when you do, because whatever you choose to write about, you do so with much fun and happiness. Indeed we can not confine thoughts, especially if we are poets, because that is where it comes from...I think. Very nice my friend. Thank you so much for being you

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jack, for your kind words this morning! People tell me I am an optimist. I think I am a realist, choosing to focus on the truly good aspects of life... :)

[richom]

How well your phrases you've combined
And expertly your poem designed.
Bravo from the undersigned,
Richard
(I apologize--Couldn't help myself.)

[Rita L. Sev]

Richard, I surely do not mind
Your comments here are very kind! :)

[Saumya]

yes dear i completely agree with you...
our thoughts are never confined:)
loved the last stanza:
Whatever their nature,
musings unwind ~
thoughts just can not
be confined…

wonderfully crafted:)
well done:)
keep writing
saumya

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Saumya!

[Saumya]

you r highly welcmd dear:)

[OTownPete]

Here, here Rita. Isn't this the situation all of us who try to create find ourselves facing quite often? Your friend in words, Pete

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, I think it is... Thank you so much, Pete!