Thoughts are infectious and unexpected,
entering the mind first as a seed
slowly growing in the pit of the soul.
Until a word or comment emphasizes it's growth.

The part of the mind that was once so dark
begins to see a flicker of light.
Empty and hollow it starts to glow,
a flame licking the walls of the mind.

A stampede of thoughts begin to race through,
some you're own others given to you.
Your once empty mind becomes dense,
with a herd of ideas gathering at your center.

Whether it was a negative or positive thought
the idea now consumes the mind.
Taking over, and telling you of what exists,
This is your chance.

Be engulfed in the fire and run with the herd
or water the ideas growth and douse the flame?