Inspiration

Gentle exploration of my mind,

A calling to inspiration.

Making me open up and think,

Searching for an explanation

Of why I turned off,

Of why I gave up,

Of why I let the pain win.

I search within myself,

Trying to soothe my ills

and create a place where I am safe

Maybe for the first time in my life,

Maybe the last,

But at least a momentary solace from the games

From the pain hidden within.

7/19/02