A Short Poem About Mental Health: A Hay of Ties
“A Hay of Ties” is a very short reflective piece of poetry about mental health, when you are feeling trapped in your own thoughts and struggling with mental confusion. It captures how we try to run from inner turmoil, only to find ourselves lost and caged in the complexity of life’s challenges.
This introspective poem underscores the themes of self-discovery, isolation, distorted mental health, and emotional overwhelm, perfect for readers who love poetry that mirrors inner reflection.

A Hay of Ties
Entangled in a web of unwanted ties,
he tries to mask his cries.
He feels a sudden tickling inside his skin,
so, he looks within,
but finds nothing.
He runs, runs, and runs to a land far far away,
only to be caught in huge hay,
surrounded by the weather, so gray.
He looks at the sky, torn and tossed,
drowning in the mud of thoughts, so lost.
