My Mind Keeps Running

April 1, 2025

Written by Maryam Alsammarriaie from Russell Sage College - Troy, NY


Every now and then I hesitate 

Reading my thoughts, I am unfazed

My lips aren’t able to communicate 


Your body against mine doesn’t separate My pants on the counter, soft and laced Every now and then I hesitate 

What is it that we celebrate? 

Looking at you, I am dazed 

My lips aren't able to communicate 


The eyes see and the mind creates 

Was every “I love you” misplaced? 

Every now and then I hesitate 


Perhaps I am too late 

Your name, In my heart engraved 

Your name, my lips aren't able to communicate 


The fireworks in my heart celebrate 

Everyday, a feeling of peace

My lips aren't able to communicate 


The love I have, so every now and then I hesitate.

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Written by Rochelle Riley from London Academy of Excellence Tottenham in London, UK
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