What Do Feelings Know? By Gio Masserati Poem by Gio Masserati

Over and over
they tumble

In my heart
In my head

Aching
Anxiety overrides

My joy and calm

My peace of mind

I am left in flutters

Quesing stomach
Face my fear

Fears
Oh so many

Do I trash this?
This love?

So pure and undefiled

Or do I deny myself
Deny the pain

Losing myself
Loss of self respect

Strength leaves me

I Am weak

Cracked vessel

Emptying slowly
Into an abyss of doubt

Darkness overcomes me

Depletes the oil of gladness
Steals my joy
Robs my peace

Do I face you?
Or throw you in the trash?

Feelings... I don't know

Run! Run! Run!

Trash em
Trash em?

Wisdom arrives

Stay put!
Stay!

Push through
Don't run away

Wait

Reflect

Pray

What do feelings know anyways?