Recognizing it Sooner



Fast paced thoughts; unfocused to direct,
Manic mood swings into effect,
A strange sense of humor emerges,
While an alarm goes off & converges,
It’s okay, I caught myself before too late,
I can pause & observe to not escalate,
Sure, I feel high & creative, yet at what cost?
If not kept in check, there could be so much lost,
Cutting myself slack, yet standards of behavior,
I awaken to realize, the indicator of a savior,
Follow up to be sure the bridges aren’t burning,
Each time, I’ll get stronger in what I’m learning,
Strengthening the love I want to show,
As to not give doubt to the self doubt I know.