I Caught Myself

By Bruce Clifford

I caught myself wandering in a daydream
I caught myself in the middle of my dream
I caught myself in the realm of wishing thinking
I caught myself in a panic of extremes

I caught myself in some silent recognition
I caught myself with the sentimental plight
I caught myself in the heart of deep transition
I caught myself on a supersonic flight

Count to seven
Stay the course
Read the message
Whatever for

I caught myself in the middle of a daydream
I caught myself on the wire and the tide
I caught myself on the edge of fear and linking
I caught myself in the phase of empty pride

I caught myself in the darkness of the shadows
I caught myself when the moment did arrive
I caught myself when the thoughts of all of this narrows
I caught myself when this message did arrive

Count to seven
Stay the course
Read the message
Whatever for

I caught myself
I caught myself
Whatever else
I caught myself

©5/18/2021 Bruce Clifford

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