When too many issues pound in your head, how do you feel? A creative on this as “Sticky times”.

Too many issues clog my head
each a tiny sticky thread.

Encircling my brain
the fuzzball crushes,
a serious energy drain
putting me to sleep.

It is no escape
as bad dreams rage,
only to be awakened
back in the locked cage.

Moments of despair dispelled by hope
See the bright star yonder is how I cope.
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