So, I had a really awesome conversation this afternoon with a few great friends who I haven't had the chance to talk to in a long time (you know who you are), and they all seemed to have some sort of advice for me. And, though I appreciate all that was said (some of it definitely needed to be said), I realized how reliant I've become on other people's advice about things I'm not fairly familiar with.
And it scares the shit out of me.
I mean, though I love you all and appreciate all that you have to say to me, that you're looking out for me and have my best interests in mind, I need to realize that, to be able to live life to the fullest, I should be able to make these decisions for myself. Don't get me wrong, all of what you guys said really got me thinking and made absolute sense, and by no means am I dissing or negating your advice. All the same, it got me thinking...
The Voices in My Head
Like an owl,
I spin my head,
searching for who called out to me,
but no one's there.
Confused, I turn frontwards,
finding your face floating in front of me.
I jump, startled, yet pleased all the same.
I reach out for a hug, but find myself grasping at words,
floating through my fingers and into my ears,
filling me with the knowledge of the wise.
I thank you, and make as if to leave,
when there you are,
and you,
and you,
and you,
and you,
and you,
and you,
and-
Now you've surrounded me,
many friendly faces,
yet the words, they rip at my ears,
the conflicting opinions at war in my head.
My head bulges, threatening to-
CrAcK
And out crawls a creature,
not of my creation,
but of the many around me,
those whom I love and cherish.
So why does this being mock me so?
Why does it ooze all over my thoughts,
and try to take over?
My head grows to heavy to hold up,
pulling me to the ground,
I'm helpless now to the thoughts of thousands,
all groping me like a needy lover,
trying to consume me whole.
I cry out, but the chants
echoing from my skull
drown out all intelligent words,
becoming a mindless ambiance of good intentions,
a monstrous cacophony.
I'm surprised you can even-
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CRASH
I barely escape it's clutches,
running for cover
as it rampages,
thrashing and crying out,
lurching from side to side,
urged on by an unsoothable rage.
Without a second glance at me,
it launches itself into the world,
looking for fresh prey.
If you seen this creature,
be warned;
Do Not Approach.
If handled incorrectly,
it can cause madness,
swelling of the head,
nausea,
heart burn,
or general over-analysis.
You Have Been Warned
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