I Hid My Mind

There was a time

I hid my mind

Deep within my humor

I thought it would

Turn out good 

But it inflamed like a tumor

I knew I must 

Give in to trust

And extract it from my soul

It came out in pieces

Covered in fleeces

That I had used to hide its role. 

First was scant 

That I'll grant 

It was an effort however

I read more

Got down to the core 

And became about twice as clever

My mind waited

Close to elated

To be free from it's malignant cage

Still I stalled

Partially walled

Not sure if I could engage 

A trip overseas

My brain finally at ease

And upon return started study

Language, history

Literature and poetry 

Sponging up all of it, zealously

Given the all-clear

Free from fear

I go forth faithfully learning

Humorous still

But it's no longer a shill

And now I can fulfill my yearning. 

 

11/27/2015

(Loosely inspired by Jessica Jones TV series)

If I caused your lip to split 

I have to say

I'd still kiss it 

If I caused your leg to break

I'd go a little slower

For your sake

If I shattered your cheekbone

I'd make sure

Not to leave to you alone

If I caused your brain to burst

Hopefully 

That would be my worst 

But if I caused your heart to love

I'd blame those lucky 

Stars above.