An Itch on the Mind
What the hell’s this tingling I’m having in my brain?
Is it conscious thought? What some call thinking?
Or is it just electronic neurons blindly firing? Blindly firing.
Well, I’m not really sure or feel secure in making a judgement,
Taking a stand, or claiming a position.
Can’t I just remain in the middle
Like Switzerland, be neutral.
Be a neutron without gang affiliation
Or nationalistic tendencies.
No one gets to choose my identity
Except for me. Except for me,
And all my past unconscious traumas,
Yet unresolved.
We’ve all got issues, some baggage,
But that’s no excuse to allow our governments to go on a rampage,
And drop bombs on civilians.
Gotta pay attention. Gotta pay attention.
Over complicated being human,
And now we’re all so disconnected,
And I’d just like to get back-
Back to when it wasn’t all such doom and dreary
Because all this darkness weighs heavy on the soul;
Makes the people weary.
The masses need some light;
Some celebration that isn’t so hollow and empty
To remind us of communion and community
Regardless of religion, race, or country.
Something, anything that isn’t hallmark or a god damn commercial,
But real, sincere, and honest
For a change.
Real, sincere, honest
For a change.
What the hell’s this tingling I’m having in my brain?
Is it conscious thought? What some call thinking?
Or is it just electronic neurons blindly firing? Blindly firing.
When I start to see
Beyond what stands there
Before you and me,
Between you and I,
And why is there so much space,
Or sometimes hardly enough.
How does one escape this place
Or do we just learn to bury it all and stuff?
What the hell’s this tingling I’m having in my brain?
Is it conscious thought? What some call thinking?
Or is it just electronic neurons blindly firing? Blindly firing.
08.06.14
UP!::urban po'E.Tree(s) 
This is absolutely beautiful.
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Thank you so much. That’s very awesome of you to say so.
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I really love this. It got me feeling things, surprisingly! I got caught up in it is I guess what I’m trying to say! : )
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You intrigue me.
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You don’t have to say anything. Just keep being you. 🙂
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This resonates with me very much, thank you:)
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No, thank you.
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Or do we just learn to bury it all…
A phrase I’ve lamented many times.
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Amazing, this one. Every line gives you something to think about. Great work!
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So timely with the atrocities happening…but they always happen because the world is filled with humans.
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Well it keeps firing like a machine gun and there is no more neutrality and no espace. Thanks for liking my stuff. There is still hope before the brainwash.
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Wow, like Switzerland. On a smaller level, I deal with dueling departments and someone gave me that title, cuz I’m neutral.
Real, sincere and honest…seems too simple of a request in this world of lying and hypocrisy.
Thank you for publishing this.
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Brilliant poem, I think your style of poetry is refreshingly unpretentious and touches on metaphysical aspects without being platitudinous.
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Thank you so much that’s an awesome compliment about the metaphysics w/out the pretension.
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Reblogged this on Notes From The Margins.
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“Because all this darkness weighs on the soul; makes the people weary” was my favorite line. Enjoyed the poem.
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misfiring neurons
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one eye’s
a wink
two eyes
a blink
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Utterly brilliant!
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Enjoying the rhythm of ‘An Itch On The Mind’ I’d like to hear you read it. 🙂
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Truth in the words, questions in the soul. Poetry.
~Namaste~
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This is something that’s going on in everyone’s mind. Your poetry has done true justice to these otherwise vague and disconnected stream of thoughts.Simply Wonderful.
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Man, this is great and catchy! Love the parts on Switzerland, neutrons and civilians (not that they are bombed though). Man, I didn’t know anyone wrote like this anymore, you’re bringing the fire from Dylan and Ginsberg on brother!
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Sweet. . very. Come join me on my blog but, only if you like to laugh
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The brain is such a complicated and fascinating organ. It’s amazing how many studies have been done and we’re constantly learning new things. Great poem. 🙂
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Great poem. Thanks for sharing.
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Reblogged this on tuyitola's Blog.
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This is an interesting read. Usually my forum is full length novels (I write a blog about writing tips), but this was excellent to cross over into reading.
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Hello! Thank you for commenting on my poem the other day…APB.
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Well, maybe you didn’t comment, but you should!
You “liked”.
Anyway, guess what?
It’s strange, but I too taught at a little elementary school on the southside with you way back way back when~
I lasted there for oh…exactly 5 minutes till…
The bureaucracy made me Burst 🙂
How are things going for you?
Glad to see you’re still writing~
and more importantly…
SHARING ❤
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Hello Miss Price, so awesome to run into you in such a grand world that is the internet/blogosphere.
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Btw some of the kids we worked with back then are recent college grads or entering their last year of school, and about to do big things themselves now.
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I just nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award. See more here:
http://theartbagladyblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/19/very-inspiring-blogger-award-2/
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Thank you so much. How very kind.
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This is the first chance I’ve had to visit your blog. I meant to when first you commented on a small piece I wrote some time ago. My being remiss has been my loss.
I love this piece. It says what it has to say both beautifully and economically. I am looking forward to exploring more of your work. Assuming your agreement, I have reposted this on my own blog to have an example of real writing in front of me.
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Def REAL writing!
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Reblogged this on just4craig.
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Hello! I have nominated you for One Lovely Blog Award. You can visit my blog if you wish to know the details and participate. Thank you.
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working it, awesome
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Reblogged this on Difficult Degrees and commented:
Unbelievable poet here. Check this out you guys
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This is incredible!!!!! Can I share it with my Facebook groups and friends with of vs course your name n link to your blog? Damn!
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Yes of course, thank you so much. Feel free to share as often as you’d like! Thank you very much.
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You have A VOICE
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Beautiful and lyrical…so many poignant lines…
“Be a neutron without gang affiliation” that line especially lunged out at me- just loved that.
Excellent write and one I can so relate to in my own thinking. Well-done, indeed.
Cheers,
smiling toad
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I think this poem is absolutely wonderful and is needed in such a world of divisions; black and white, good and bad, wrong and right. Sometimes it is difficult to be neutral, sit back, and simply be an observer and not a fighter. Keep up the good work!
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I loved the way you expressed the differences and shackles in the society….Its another way of making a change,at least the 226 people liking this post agree and share the same thought now…:)
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Free association with both importance and elegance. Your words are a simple manifesto for a return to civility. Well done
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Thanks a lot Rich. Really appreciate the comment and time taken to read. Especially for the songs, usually, my friend just starts playing something to which I just start writing hoping to connect the random words in a coherent manner.
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This is amazing. To me, it brings to light all the unnecessary barriers that separate humans and hopes for a more peaceful world. Nice work 🙂
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That was brilliant. A true pouring of a soul for all to see.
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I’ve only just checked your blog man. This is the sort of poetry I can enjoy!
One thing I find is, hoping to make a difference in this world, let alone trying, can easily be interpreted as arrogance. Internally and externally.
One thing for certain is, something’s not quite right at the moment. Great stuff dude.
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A really interesting poem here, not only for the content, which is thought provoking, but also for the rhythm almost as if it were rapped. Good piece. Thanks for checking out my stuff too, by the way.
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By far best poem i’ve read. love it, I yet have to read more of your writing.
Thanks for liking my post.
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Thank you so much.
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Neutral like Switzerland…this hits home. I try to be neutral when sometimes I just want to take a stand. We call it “Minnesota Nice” where I live…beautiful piece. Thanks for posting.
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Thank you for sharing your magnificent poetry with us. Just finished reading all of your posts on this site and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I have to admit that “An itch on my mind” was truly my favorite. Thanks again and I look forward to reading future posts.
Have a beautiful evening,
Michael
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Great poem! I’ve been feeling the nagging too-much-going-on and I-need-to-get-outa-here feeling lately, and this says it so well. And I like the look of your blog very much – wonderful graphics. Thanks so much for the follow – I appreciate it.
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