wrapped in blankets

I am wrapped and snuggling within my blankets,

cuddled nice and warm,

free from the distractions of my mind,

free from harm.

*

I lower my defenses,

I let my mind wander away,

from thinking ten-thousand thoughts a second,

to a thousand, a hundred, ten, and just one,

one thought to keep me going,

one thought to comfort me and let me know

everything is alright.

*

As I drift in and out of sleep,

I remember all that I have done

and all that has happened to me,

my mission is not yet done,

but I do not let this worry me

because in my dreams, I am free.

*

Free to explore,

free to discover,

free to be me,

me comfortable

and not

ridden with depression and anxiety.