Voices in my mind

a poem by Rowena Gabriella about the way the mind can storm and swell even when surrounded by invitations to take peace in nature

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A tranquil lake melting into the horizon,
Sunset hues dazzling across sky’s vast canvas,
Birds murmur in mesmerizing patterns,
My heartbeat echoing to the wave’s quiet rhythm.
The wind gently whispers stories of the day,
while the moon glares – white, mysterious, kind.
Yet, within me flows a roaring tide,
my thoughts are now colliding loud and wild.

A pale grey decorates the walls of my mind,
Dimming the serene light visible at sight.
It harbors misfortunes of memory lane,
Tethering it to the bygones of yesterday.
Within these shadows brews a testy tale,
Creating a spark that could ignite a flame.
It illuminates a warm amber halo of change,
Unleashing it from the burdens of dismay.

A crimson beam bleeds through a half-open door,
Triggering a storm to awaken the stillness around.
It ignites lightning down the spine- fierce and swift-
Questioning my wits: Will I flee or survive?
An illusion of a rainbow arcs within the soul,
Nourshing the urge to navigate against the chaos.
It encourages a journey to dream boldly,
Trusting my senses to triumph gloriously.

A fleeting idea of you flashes in my viewpoint,
Calling out silently for you to return home.
It stirs up an ache of desire and despair,
Reminding me of a passion that lingers in waiting.
A shooting star flies across the night sky,
Glowing as though it’s smiling back at me in delight.
It reflects a promise to be fulfilled in due time,
The beginning of a timeline of joyous days sublime.

My perceptions shift towards calmer waters,
Drifting in unison with the silence of the twilight. 

© Rowena Gabriella

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About the poem

The central idea of the poem is emotional transformation: the movement from inner chaos and lingering pain toward hope, clarity, and renewal. It explores how reflection, memory, and longing can coexist with healing, ultimately guiding the speaker toward peace and trust in what lies ahead. This poem takes you through an emotional journey of an overthinking mind.

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