The Story In Your Head

Writing poetry is an alternative form of self-expression for Audrey. " It's how I release my deepest thoughts and emotions."

The Story in Your Head

The story in your head

Illusions of your life

Mind patterns, emotions, reactions

Fear, guilt, suffering, problems

Too much future

Not enough presence

Leave the analytical mind

Leave the false creations

Connect to the essence of being

Stillness, oneness, consciousness

Completely focused on the present

The doorway into the now

The script in your head

Deeply rooted within the body

Dictating thoughts and behaviors

Clutter everywhere

Stay present

Be free for brief interludes

Feel your energy field

Ride the beam of light

Caress the realm of pure being

Enclosed within your blueprint

A process of purification and clarification

Free from all roles and identifications

Edit your thoughts

Adapt, reflect, and adjust

Foster acceptance

Without the presence of ego

The universe, mastery of Art

Every human, an artist

Receive it, conceive it

Residing In your mind.

We weave our stories

Through threads of time

A silent partner

Flaunting the painted mask

The over-thinking

Thoughts never stop

We all have scars

We all have marks

Fling open the curtains of your mind

Your beliefs become your thoughts

Your thoughts become your words

Your words become your story.

Emily Dickinson

I am the master of my fate:

I am the captain of my soul.

W. E. Henley

© 2021 Audrey Hunt

Comments

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on June 17, 2021:

Hi Peggy

How right you are! It seems like I'm constantly decluttering my surroundings. I never seem to find an end to it. Thank you so much.

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on June 17, 2021:

Rawan

I'm pleased that you enjoyed this. Thank you very much.

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on June 06, 2021:

Decluttering our mind is just as important as decluttering our surroundings. Your poem carries an important message. We are what we think in so many ways.

Rawan Osama from Egypt on June 05, 2021:

I enjoyed reading it thank you for sharing ir

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on June 05, 2021:

Brenda

We are overwhelmed with media news, etc. Add to all that, our own inner dialogue, and it's no wonder stress is at an all-time high. Thanks for your comments and for appreciating my poem.

BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on May 30, 2021:

Audrey,

This poem is absolutely outstanding!

Our minds do get cluttered and cause us to overthink.

We often use words that come from our brains without thinking, without editing them.

It soon becomes our story.

Great writing.

I love the Emily Dickinson quote too.

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 30, 2021:

Hi Flourish

I needed to read your message today. Thank you so much for your empathy. I'm sure I will be on the mend before long. It only hurts when I breathe!

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 30, 2021:

Wow! He is beyond amazing. His art is an experience...a journey into the soul. I'm following him. You are both unbelievable.

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 30, 2021:

gyanendra

I'm happy to hear that the message in my poem is helpful. Controlling our thoughts is not easy, but this is where it all begins. Thank you.

FlourishAnyway from USA on May 28, 2021:

Audrey, Sorry to hear about that tailbone. I have been there many years ago with a fall and it hurts a lot. I enjoyed the power of your mind poem. Have a wonderful weekend and continue healing.

Shauna L Bowling from Central Florida on May 28, 2021:

Thanks, Audrey. That color blind artist is actually my brother! He's amazing.

gyanendra mocktan from Kathmandu,Nepal on May 26, 2021:

Vocalcoach,

Your poem is a road map for me.

I'll write it down in my diary to reflect on it time and again. So that, it help me control my wandering thoughts.

Thank you.

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 26, 2021:

EK

"I am the master of my faith, I am the captain of my soul." These powerful lines of poetry were penned by poet, William Ernest Henley.

Thank you for appreciating my poetry. I am honored for your visit. Peace to you and yours.

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 26, 2021:

Shauna

How are you, my friend? Always a pleasure to see you. I'm so happy you loved my poem. I went deep on this one.

I just read an article you created a while back about the colorblind artist. I absolutely love this: "Study your art and art history. Be able to create an opinion of knowledge. Create your own tools if you can’t find what you need. Be creative in life, not just your artistic medium. Most of all, appreciate everything!" A great interview!

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 26, 2021:

Pam

How nice to hear from you. I appreciate your kind words. Take care.

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 26, 2021:

Linda, you are way too kind, but I love it. "Jack of all trades" comes to mind. Put me in the kitchen, and I'm lost. If not for your amazing recipes, I would classify as the world's most boring cook.

And thanks for congratulating me on my 11 years on HubPages. You're the first.

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 26, 2021:

Thank you, Bill. I have always been impressed and inspired by your positive attitude. If I were asked what I admire most about my father it would be his constant positive perspective.

Email on its way.

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 26, 2021:

Devika

Thank you so much for your visit. Our thoughts are powerful. I carry a notebook with me at all times to record many of my thoughts. I've lost too many along the way. I love your comments.

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on May 26, 2021:

Vocalcoach you're welcome.

EK Jadoon from Abbottabad Pakistan on May 26, 2021:

I am the master of my faith...

I am the captain of my soul...

What a beautiful quote, Vocalcoach. Thanks for sharing this beautuful poem with us.

Stay safe and healthy...

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 26, 2021:

Pamela

Thank you for appreciating my poem. I wrote this to help myself direct my attention away from the pain of a broken tailbone. Ouch!

I like your comment about all the choices we have when it comes to our thoughts. Take care, my friend.

Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 26, 2021:

Miebakagh

Yes, what you say is so true. I am constantly working to direct my thoughts in the right way. Thank you.

Shauna L Bowling from Central Florida on May 26, 2021:

This is pretty profound poetry, Audrey. I love the philosophy, the message. Very thought-provoking!

Pam Morris from Atlanta Georgia on May 26, 2021:

A lovely poem, I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing

Linda Lum from Washington State, USA on May 26, 2021:

Audrey, you simply amaze me. You are a talented vocalist, musician, teacher/vocal coach. You create beautiful painted rock art, and you can write. Well done my dear friend.

And, congratulations on your 11 years on HubPages!

Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on May 26, 2021:

So very true, my friend. Stay positive. I try to follow that simple credo daily, and so far it's worked rather nicely.

Drop me an email and let me know how your book sales are doing. What are you doing to market it, that sort of thing.

Devika Primić from Dubrovnik, Croatia on May 26, 2021:

vocalcoach You are so right! Great stores come from our heads and minds. A story comes alive when we think further and create that specific moment to tell it.. I enjoyed reading this unique hub.

Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on May 26, 2021:

I think your poem is wonderful, Audrey. You packed so much into it. The way we think, our scars and think of all the choices we have and how it helps to understand. Well done, Audrey!

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on May 25, 2021:

They is still much story the head can play than can imagine.