I would listen but

Everything they tell me is

not what I believe.

What is the best way

to understand when they try

to eclipse the truth

guided by wisdom

distracted by temptation

I yearn for balance

the ebb and flow is

tranquilly guiding my thoughts

to seek clarity

Honest to yourself

And truthful to your neighbors

is the only way

The time draws near to

the end or beginning when

darkness becomes light

Solitary flesh

Depression stalks barren soul

Spring sun sets anew

In county psych ward

Lost souls scream, fight, get restrained

Boy sits in chaos

What did you do? Why?

Pleads mom to limp hanging son

Sirens wail for me

Angry and alone

Hanging by a boyscout belt

I slip into peace