Drowning In Thoughts

I feel as though constantly taking in water;
though water isn’t even around;
sometimes my mind doesn’t wish to bother;
and, that only silence is found.

Drowning in thoughts of future or past;
without any sense of purpose;
how long can such impressions last;
thoughts just dying to surface?

Thoughts have become a living impression;
such thinking is pulling me down;
I’d believed such was at my disgression;
instead, I feel like I’ll drown.

Why can’t my thoughts find peaceful water;
rather than swim in my past mistakes?
I feel like the lamb, being led to the slaughter;
unable to put on the brakes.

No life exists, solely on life’s failures;
stormy seas are encountered by all;
all souls must become seasoned sailors;
answering storms, is God’s call.

None of God’s gifts have included rancor;
bitterness tends to lead us down;
don’t expect him to throw hate as an anchor;
only love will prevent we drown.

No one can live with both eyes on tomorrow;
tho it’s better than thinking of yesterday;
but, I’m drowning on thoughts full of sorrow;
praying the Light will show me the way.

Monty 7/19/22 # 1,215