Sometimes I Go Quiet

Sometimes I go quiet— 

I must search for solitude.

Escaping from the screams

in my cerebral neighbourhood

You may mistake my silence

as a snub on your behalf

But please, forgive my ignorance

I’m just going quietly mad

A thousand voices tussle— 

tug my brain matter, like rope

Head in hands I mutter— 

Please be silent or I’ll jump!

A long and lonely battle

Only time will get me through

A week…

A month…

A year…

Then I may get back to you

Sometimes I go quiet,

It’s just part of who I am

So please don’t judge my silence

if I must go quiet again.

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For many years I have been battling with the endless chatter inside my head. Today was definitely one of my bad days, but writing this poem has given me some light relief. Thanks for reading.

Originally published at https://medium.com/the-lark/sometimes-i-go-quiet-02672f16f816