Restless Thoughts Poem by May N

laying on the cool green grass,
I keep my eyes closed tight.
the misty drops of rain fall,
soaking the ground underneath me.

the sun is hidden behind grey clouds,
giving my surroundings a darker shade,
letting shadows of the forest creep closer
as thoughts swirl around in my head.

the drops of water fall more rapid,
soaking me to the bone.
the cold seeps into my skin,
yet I go unmoving like a statue.

In my head, everything goes on chaotically.
I will myself to move but my body is unresponsive.
I try and find a quiet serene place in my head,
although thoughts keep fighting for my attention.

focusing on the sounds of the droplets,
I listen in to quiet the commotion in my mind,
letting the soft beats of cool water against my skin
wash my thoughts away completely.

until the sun appears from its hiding place,
do I finally smile and open my eyes,
when my thoughts are nothing more than a buzz,
and the madness of my mind is peaceful once more.