a posh bottle and some leaves

tanka Puente

not normal… that’s me
what can I say? and who’s this?
a strange animal
and that is completely fine
it’s a mental block – just odd

~~ “You need a little of insanity to do great things.” Henry Rollins ~~

my head exploded
I was going to heaven
but then I came back
not normal – magnificent!
what can I write next – let’s see

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Written in response to Yvette’s challenge to write a poem about mental wellness or the lack thereof.

#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 49, Mental Health, 1/27/26