Playing Tricks

My mind is playing tricks on me

Making me think that I'm at war

One callous carping stink eye stare

How hot blood boils in every pore!

My mind is playing tricks on me

Shanghaiing my serenity

One snide and disrespectful word

How mad marches obscenity!

My mind is playing tricks on me

Telling me that there can be no peace

One riled and reckless battle cry

How sad the duels that never cease!