Focus
The sensory experience of one ADHD/ASD mind when asked to 'pay attention'.
Distant stares and tapping toes
Inner worlds that no one knows
So many thoughts at once you see
To target less than thirty three
Rattling keychains, subtle sighs,
Aging speakers spinning lies,
Creaking floorboards and flashing lights,
Twittering sparrows taking flight,
Inner doubts and hopes and fears,
Outer textures, clicking gears,
Never stop throughout the years.
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If I were asked to remark on my life and the childhood that paved some road leading me to this point, I would have to say something about all the funny people who surrounded me for the last 26,872 days (and counting). Somewhere along that road, I became a big fan of laughter and the comedy that spawns it – and, I mean not only my own laughter, but the laughter of others, some of which I have actually been responsible for inducing.
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Great acrostic. Captured adhd perfectly
This was a powerful piece. Thank you for sharing your inner thoughts and emotions with us.
I enjoyed the flow and insights of your piece. :)
Awesome!!! ❤️❤️💕
Awesome job with this! I don't have ADHD/ASD but I can relate this a little to my anxiety and touch of OCD. Also this reminds me of when I'm in the classroom teaching and there are so many distractions going on with the kids 😅 You did a great job of painting all these sensory nuances with lovely language :)