Thinking Too Much

Its true, I worry way too much.

I know that control is an illusion, I know this, damn it
But my face and my thoughts will never let it be
Born of a mind that tends to take harried walks with no shoes
My dreams are made of concrete and barbed wire
The sex never coming to fruition, the vampires dining as friends watch.

You tell me everything will be alright and I swim against the current
And regardless of the trial you are right every time, crisis averted
The clock is reset and the tide flows in, smooth and even
Interrupted once again by the storms in my heart
Intuition is an all day sucker and I am always here to say, what if?

Reviews

[I Am Svetlana]

This poem reveals so much truth that many of us introverts need to hear, even if we don't choose to believe it. Overthinking is able to quickly kill our happiness, even on the best days we'll ruin it somehow. Most of the time, it's all in our head, but something deep, deep down is able to convince us on a very small thought. It's best not to work yourself up too much about it and do what you can to steer your mind elsewhere. I've definitely been in one of my moods this week and overthinking has kept me company every day so far, but luckily, I have my job to help distract my mind and I'm surrounded my good coworkers who keep me in happy spirits. Take your time when too many thoughts hit at once, no matter how overwhelming it may get. Take a seat, take a deep breath and read a book. I always have a book next to my bed in case I get the urge to calm myself down.

[Crowley]

Ack...sorry I never saw this wonderful review. You are right at every turn. thanks for the great review and good advice!!!

[Mrudula Rani]

My middle name is overthinking! I have to make an effort to dilute my anxiety constantly before it becomes a burden. "Born of a mind that tends to take harried walks with no shoes...." I do believe we are born with it actually inherited the nature of over thinking. fascinating and comforting revelation, Crowley.

[Crowley]

Sorry about the late response!! Great review, and yeah, so many nights laying in bed with what seems a million things to do. Nest morning I force myself to make a list and guess what....not so daunting.

[CD Campbell]

Aw Snap! (trying to sound young and hip) I'm having a deja vu moment. I love your use of vocab and the line with sex and vampires in it. I think this was a pretty good descriptive work. You definitely laid out the curious mention of overthinking in five line stanzas. I was just thinking about the very subject after you reviewed my last poem. Maybe we can create a support group on here for anxious over thinkers. Nah. That's basically what writerscafe.org is in a nutshell. You're the man.

[Crowley]

Haaaa...sorry just saw this. I'm in for the support group...lol. thanks so much for the read, I appreciate it!!!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I'm watching, I'm waiting, I'm hoping...that my friend will feel better soon and come out, come out and write us some glorious Cee

[Crowley]

I'm trying, this is the worse thing ever. Well not worst, but its worn me down a bit.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Your write could have been penned by my younger brother; he too tends to ‘think too much’! In his case, anxiety and over thinking tend to be evil partners and creates fearful what-if scenarios about things that could go wrong for him, his loved ones, and the world, as he sees it. Your write certainly brings out the poignancy of what we could express as an ‘anxiety disorder’. Thanks for sharing ... :-)

[Crowley]

Its an unending cycle...thanks for reading and the great review, I really appreciate it!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Cee, we have an anxiety disorder? ...and all this time I thought we were just artists :( It's okay friend...we'll deal with it together...you take a blue pill, I'll take a pink one. Then tomorrow we'll switch and see what the world brings us...wait ...does that fall into the making up scenarios thing?

[Crowley]

lol...yes, blue pill popped, lets see what happens.

[Beccy]

Your own FDR, said, 'the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.' Our ability to imagine is the key; it's as much a curse as a blessing; without it, what would there be to worry about? Nothing I wager.

Nevertheless, I am guilty as charged M'lud. :))

Beccy.

[Crowley]

Yeah, I am told often I worry too much...but somehow I always feel its necessary but I know for a fact it usually isn't. Thanks for the review!!! I appreciate it!

[Ken Simm.]

I so empathise with this I also find it very moving.

[Crowley]

Thanks Ken, good to see you!!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thinking too much is a pain in the butt. I've suffered from that for years plus wanting to be in control. You end up tying yourself up in knots. Sometimes it's best for peace of mind to go with the flow. Swimming against the tides is hazardous. I am learning to say "let it be". It takes practice :)

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Wanting to be in control is such an addiction, I think..
Your last line hits me hard. As someone who's too proud of her intuitive skills, I do agree it can be a sucker alright with thoughts and illusions creeping up and beguiling the mind...
Interesting read for me.

[lightsong]

been there, been there... and it can be stressful until it drains every drop of Your energy. I leaned to leave the worry aside (I used to worry about my dear peoples not about me) and still swim in my thinking way far.... so far, that kind of thinking that You should think of. I pray soon You will be able to get over that, sometimes Your intuitions keeps saying something to You until it happened, and I say swim with the tide my fried, not against it... I know You can do it with the good friends and people around You to assure and comfort You.

all the nest for You dear Crowley.