reality vs. the mind

Mon, 06/09/2014 - 18:59 -- AmBro_

it’s comfortable,

your mind. 

sometimes it feels as if

it’s bigger than the universe. 

you can build your own cities 

from scratch.

you can rule your own countries, 

maybe even own a palace. 

you can be rich and famous,

or a starving artist 

working at a pizzeria 

who falls in love 

that’s no different

than the love

of the rich and famous.

you could be a 14 year old girl

who’s self worth is defined

by the guy from Canada

who doesn’t think about the fact

that he’s watching a 14 year old

who doesn’t know a thing,

but how to turn you

into

something she doesn’t understand. 

Images.

Images.

Images.

Play.

Pause.

Play.

Pause.

Just 5 seconds of distraction

Just 10 seconds of feelings

Just 20 seconds of feeling okay

Just 30 seconds of not listening

Just 40 seconds of where am I

Just 50 seconds of is it too late

Just wait a minute, just wait one minute.

And it’s been a year, it’s been year

It’s been almost two years.

And I’ve seen almost almost all 50 states,

countries,

counties,

and cities 

of my mind.

Then one day,

I was shaken out of this coma.

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