The numbers on the clock change again
I watched them tick over
reminding me that another minute has passed
and I’m still awake
I observe my staccato thoughts
wondering
how to quiet this frantic mind
My brain talks with my anxiety about possible futures –
they’re all what ifs and maybes
of things that haven’t happened
and I can’t control
The numbers on the clock change again
the one constant force in life
the slow, steady movement of time
A steady tick, something to depend on
that thoughts can’t stop or change
I can at least find a strange comfort in this truth
It’s enough for now –
the torturous clock becomes my friend
Secret Thoughts Within 
Such a relatable piece, Bree, you nicely describe the challenge of befriending time, and the fight to try and make the most of all those minutes, hours unrelentingly ticking away!
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Thanks for your encouraging words VB, I really appreciate it 💜
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come And Enjoy Bree’s – The Clock!!!
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Thanks Chuck 🙂
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Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, Bree! Hope you had a great Holiday weekend?
Stay healthy, happy and safe, My Dear! 😊💕🌹
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I did Chuck. Back at work now, but that’s okay 👍
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Oh wow, such a beautiful poem, Bree…magnificently expressed 💟
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Thank you so much Navin, thank you so much 🙂
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You’re very welcome, Bree 💫
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Tomorrow is a mystery
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It sure is!
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This was so relateable!
Loved how you expressed it❤
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Oh thank you Akshita 💜 It’s always encouraging to hear your thoughts
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the mind can be a monster when it has free rein: I’ve been there : you convey this state of mind very well
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Thank you John. That’s great feedback 🙂
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I like this a lot: “staccato thoughts “! Great poetry as always. Always fantastic to read your thoughts!
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Ah, I always like to hear which part stood out to you Ben. You are also generous and share that with people, so thank you.
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Welcome! You always put down great words!
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