Inside my mind
there is a party
that I never wanted to host
my thoughts
argue with each other
my insecurities
loudly reveal themselves
my fears run riot
through closed doors
and my inner critic
endlessly taps on the glass
a constant cacophony of noise
competing voices
triggering doubts and regrets
carrying my own dreadful weight
I step outside of myself
for a moment of relief
from the brouhaha
taking a moment to breathe
where the wind
speaks only of peace
© Ann Bagnall
Annie's Poetry 