Derangement: Agitated Mindfulness

The aftermath spins,
Breathing in
Breathing out
Noticing what’s happening,

Practicing with metta,
Stretching and exercising,
Trying to keep the mind
Away from the frying pan,

Woke up too early
In a sweat,
Couldn’t get back to sleep
And tossed and turned instead;

Sleepily got up
And stumbled to the kitchen,
Prepared the coffee
And popped a patty in the toaster oven,

Pacing up and down,
Bemusement abounds,
Still not sure what to do,
Contemplating the rumination stew,

Eating very slowly,
Almost forgetting the second course,
Waiting for the oatmeal
And considering the best course;

All to quickly
The day wore on
And so little got done
As the mind churned on;

Very repetitive
These distracting thoughts
But I can’t get ahead of them
Nor let these notions drop.