A Mile A Minute

Lately, I’ve been running a mile a minute,

Too busy to let my mind rest.

Jumping from work to school, I haven’t paused—

Now the semester ends; I long for a break.

Yet here I lay at 12 a.m., wide awake,

Tossing and turning, unable to rest.

Anxiety shouts, overthinking screams,

And I realize: I’m not getting a break.

I was too busy to remember my anxiety—

Working 10-hour shifts, then homework ‘til late.

My mind was spinning, too distracted to notice.

But it roars, please mind, We finally have time to rest.

Now my mind is running a mile a minute,

Refusing to give me peace.

I scroll for hours, avoiding my thoughts,

Chasing silence I never seem to reach.