Yesterdays Thoughts Poem by John A'Hern

yesterday's cascade into todays
no turn off switch they tumble into place
the cause, a word, a scene no explanation given
avalanche covering, defences smashed down
there is no pause no turning back
they land unannounced with a smack
remember this remember that
slow down no chance to stop for a glance
speeding up scenes in a blur
who are you too late to answer?
come back and chat I need answers
giddiness takes over all a blur
steady as she goes where to from here
slowing down no time to frown
concentrate, take control be aware
another day another challenge
deep breaths taken, control needed
I awake as tired as when I fell asleep
Who is charge of all these thoughts?
Do I announce my presence to today?
Should I quietly slip away?