230925 Lost It!

Lost It!


I lost it! Can't find it anywhere 

My panic has turned to despair 

I've searched and searched; it can't be found

I've turned this whole place upside-down 


I know I had it yesterday 

Used it and then put it away

Today, I'm panicking because

It isn't where I thought it was


Retraced my steps; looked high and low

Now, where on earth did that thing go?

I really need it; need it now

I'm close to throwing in the towel


But I know that I cannot quit

For I have such great need of it

Can't be replaced with something else

Can't buy another with great wealth


For it's unique,  one of a kind

The thing I'm looking for's my mind!

See, I lost it while in a rage

When stress kept building days and days

Then, could not take it anymore 

So lost it, then ran out the door


Yet, when my tantrum reached an end

Decided I needed it again

Found losing it came with great ease

Finding it again was not a breeze


The thing is, when you lose your mind

Then, often treat others unkind

So, have to wade through that debris

To find place where calm mind might be


Apologize for losing it

In weak moment of throwing fit

But, after that, where to begin

What steps to take to find again 


Perhaps it is to take deep breath 

Ask God to help; he'll do the rest

Seek His forgiveness,  guidance, too

He'll restore calm and peace to you


So, next time feel like you've lost it

Breath deep and then refocus it

Away from what is stressing you

To One who loves you through and through 


He's oh so worthy of our trust

And promises to care for us

So don't lose faith, along with mind

For, trust and peace are both entwined


Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger


Proverbs 14:29, 16:32

James 1:19-20


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