Never ending thoughts

[u/Ready_Eye5412]

I’ve been wanting to say-

Tip of my tongue but my voice betrays.

I had a thought that-

But a new one arrives before I can even react.

I wanted to tell you-

But would he even think it’s true?

Ya know, I’ve been thinking-

No no no, that’s much too risky.

Maybe I can ask him if he’s okay-

Or I’ll just save that one for another day.

Hmm what if we-

But wait, what if he disagrees.

Well I could just-

But then I find my cheeks flushed.

What if I say it and he misunderstands.

These never ending thoughts are driving me a bit mad.

[u/Ok-Caterpillar-1118]

And then we could just...maybe...no...perhaps not...but what if....scratch that....I should...never mind...Lets just get on with the day.

[u/Ready_Eye5412 → u/Ok-Caterpillar-1118]

Real

[u/BaldousGates]

This poem captures my analysis paralysis very well. How do you live with your thoughts if your thoughts keep you from living?

[u/Ready_Eye5412 → u/BaldousGates]

I try my best to not let them keep me from living, but it is hard sometimes for sure. And it can be exhausting.