This State of My Head

By: Lindsey Thomas

Class of 2013, Louisiana State University

I think this poem is appropriate for the end of finals and graduation. Together we will make it through :) Thanks, Lindsey for your submission.

This state of my head,

Like a not-so-solid pearl,

Is not what I know.

I am not insane

(At least not right now)

Though I see dinosaurs in the skin

Of my fingers

And ocean waves in a blue thread

And I fear the fourth.

Wow, what is that looking at me

In the reflection of a lamp?

Life is no book

(Unless, of course, it’s a biography)

Quit thinking you are not good enough

Just stop right there (but don’t stop everything)

You are

They thought so

They think so

So it must be so

(But no one really knows me)

Keep it straight! Know why you’re there.

Wow, the lines are almost beautiful.

Little miniature empty cages

My love will be gone

Far, far away! (Yes, it is far.)

Okay, do it now.

Refuse to break down.

Refuse to be weak, vulnerable,

Incapable

Take advantage of the minutes in a day

And hold on tight--

The edge of the rocker is better than nothing. =)

December 24, 2009