A Murder of Intrusive Thoughts
Poem for the March Madness Write Club Prompt
I think in crooked pictures
I speak in mangled words
My mind is like an ugly nest of birds
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They squawk when they’re angry
They crow when they’re scared
And in their chaos I’m ensnared
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They don’t respond to reason
They can’t discern a fact
It’s by primitive instincts they react
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I may ignore their antics
I might placate them with drugs
Yet they brood like filthy wigged bugs
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Some may fly away
But soon they’ll come back here
No therapy will make them disappear
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I never get a moment's rest
With these thoughts that fly around
I suppose I’ll do their bidding on the ground
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Comments (16)
Can't believe I missed this! Those kind of thoughts really are like relentless peck peck pecking birds. This is one of those I think, "I wish I wrote that".
Wow! Great take on the challenge! Well done!😊
Apt description of maddening thoughts. They can be relentless. Interesting thoughts about thoughts.
This was AWESOME! The picture, the prose, everything.
Wow! So visceral - reminds me so much of the scene in Divergent where she's running from crows. Beautifully constructted x
Great job, Leslie!
I can relate to this for sure, Leslie! It is like a Hitchcock movie of psychotic birds in my head! I love the format. Every line is perfectly crafted. Well done!
Ugly nest of birds- so much!
Beware of those flying thoughts! Well done! Keep it up!
Omgggg, this was so relatable! Loved both your poem and cover pic!
Nailed it!!! Bravo, Leslie!!!💕❤️❤️
Extremely clever title and very raw piece!
Can you hear them, too? Beware their bidding.
Oooo! A lot of interesting lines throughout. Disturbing, yet palpable. Probably why I enjoyed it, lol.
Ahhhhhhhhh yep. Totally relate. Love the way you nailed these thoughts! That image too is just spot on 😩🫠
Sounds like my brain. Very apt and relatable Leslie! ☺️👏 A non caring, matter of fact, comical approach is best to ease these I’ve found. Good luck!