sometimes it feels like
my brain has limbs
that will throw themselves out
sideways
up
down
all around
at the exact inopportune moments
i’m pulled by a thought
and it feels almost physical
the sudden jerk of the toss
of my mind’s metaphorical appendage

or sometimes it feels like my thoughts have to
shake themselves out
like theatre kids in a warm up
counting up, and then less, and then less
with each limb
until the whole body shakes
or as a dog coming in from the rain

sometimes i wonder if i should make it physical
if i need to toss my head vigorously from side to side
and up and down
and all around
if that would help my thoughts reorganize
but it hasn’t done much except give me a bit of a headache
so i suppose i’ll rely on the imaginary shaking
and hope and hope
it helps