Listening to the relentless storm in my head,
fighting to focus on what really matters,
or at least trying too -
but there you are.

An intruder to my private domain,
swimming against the current of my fractured mind,
a chaotic frenzy that keeps bubbling up -
drowning out what really matters.

I try pushing you back down -
below the black waters of fear,
but there you are -
you are stubborn that way.

The stormy sea of my thoughts swirl madly,
looking for peace of mind,
the perfect destination,
where the sea is placid like glass,
where the soul 's reflection can sleep.

But rest.... I cannot find,
For there you are.