defeated
a thorn wedged -between
craggy miles of veins to swim
all life pouring out

i sought a Saviour
flailing in the turmoil
splashing aside your tears
sat and waited a while

one day to plan
another month pretends
to hold the answers
lost along the way.

Poetry anxiety chaos depression dreamscapes forgiveness friendship hope journey listening well love meaning of life mental well-being my promise garden peace suffering this writing life who am I