Michael Marrotti- A Poem

"I Thought Everything Was Fine"

I'm anxious
I'm depressed
Help me

I've swallowed
my required dose
Took bonus drugs as well
Still I'm burdened
with a feeling
who has no right
to intrude
on my otherwise
sublime state
of mental health

Things are wonderful
For me I suppose
I can find a problem
in that
when there's no issues
to be had
Maybe I've had enough

Obsessing
in a negative way
Knowing
what brings me pleasure
Pessimistic
Optimistic
Right now
I'm being unrealistic
and I hate my thoughts for it

My mind
is playing tricks on me
as I surf the waves
of this imbalance
Trying my hardest
not bail out
Ride it out
Let it be
What I need
is a in between peace
and a calming silence