Regaining Peace

My mind spins endlessly

The what-ifs of life tumbling around
cluttering my mind,
leaving little room for peace.
Exhaustion envelops me
a familiar shawl weighing me down
yet sleep eludes me.

Anxious habits are hard to break

I need to let go; let God.
Scriptual phrases break into jumbled thoughts
like lightning illuminating the night.
“Do not worry...”
“Do not be anxious...”
“I am with you...”
“I will not forsake you...”
A calming mantra pushing out the worry.

I take a breath

release my fears
drift into sleep.