I have found myself in a battle,
deep within my mind;
A battle of good and evil,
one thats ruthless against one so kind.
I want to do the things I should,
the things I know to be right;
But when I try to do these things,
in my mind there is a fight.
The battle is often brutal,
my heart is battered and sore;
My mind is going in circles,
like that of a revolving door.
I find it is hard to stay focused,
on the tasks that lie at hand;
Instead I tend to just watch the clock,
like I'm watching the hour glass sand.
I pray that I may find some peace,
deep in my heart and soul;
I pray the lord will give me strength,
and some how keep me whole.
For I feel like I'm being torn to pieces,
and my body is falling apart;
I pray the Lord will keep me safe,
Mind, Spirit, and Heart.
Dwayne Bailey
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/battle-in-my-mind/
