Hopelessness arrives like a wave
Was it real or was it rage
A mirage of joy and contentment
The reality raging within
Things are so well and then
The fun and games turn to fear and games
Questioning the rationality of my being
Do I stay or do I go
Run away from this checkerboard of life
Spinning wheels, hurting feelings
Acting out on manic thoughts of real emotions and fears
Why do they endure this madness I cannot escape
Pause. Breathe. Sleep. Pray. Eat. Repeat.