FREE to be Me ...

As I lay me down to sleep
I sink into my pillow deep
But tonight I cannot drift away
My silly thoughts stayed up to play

A curious mind is their jungle gym
Wide awake though the lights are dim
Memories are playing tag with my dreams
The smiles and tears are on different teams

Lessons I have already learned reappear
on the merry-go-round of doubt and fear
The toughest of bullies I try to allude
with blessings on the swings of gratitude

But spoiled hopes jump up and down
A tantrum that brings out the selfish frown
Little worries trying to get their way
causing trouble if they're allowed to stay

Emotions hang on the monkey bars
Logic makes fun of all my scars
Stubborn ideas taking over the game
I can't let go or I will lose with shame

Confidence fell and got a scrape on the knee
Pride is fighting with honesty
A favorite song distracts them a bit
But negativity is still being a twit!

At this point I really need to get some rest
I think to invite a special guest
With so much going on, I need someone divine
to calm this chaotic playground of mine

This was the thought, the comforting one
I can't do it myself, so God sent his Son
My mind was racing all over the place
but it is still now - when I accept His pace.

On nights such as this, in Him I confide
before my thoughts go down the slide
My friend FAITH gives me back my grin
with laughter we climb the ladder again.