ADHD Life
I had to meet with psychiatrist they said. My appointment was at two pm. Okay, so I should go grocery before but my appointment is at two though. I don’t want to be late. So I should go after…? Right? Or will the store be closed by then? Or I could go tomorrow and order in today. Yeah, I will order in food that’s safe, I don’t need to leave my house. It’ll get done then. So then all I did was wait. It’s like being in a waiting room in your own house. I checked to make sure zoom was working so I can have this appointment. The appointment started and the psychiatrist looked at me and said “it sounds like you might have ADHD” and she noted something down. Wait. What? Then something started to make sense. Is that why I spent most of my days in the classroom daydreaming? Yes. Is that why I had to click my pen at work? Yes. Is that why I am consistently interrupting others? Probably. Do I overshare at work? 100% is that why I can never enter a grocery store and just get what I need? Yes. Literally, today I walked into Walmart “All I need is a stapler” I told myself before I walked in. All I need is a stapler okay? Oh what’s that the make-up aisle. I wonder if they have E.l.f. Oooo yes and it’s on sale score! Right. Stapler, new Nicholas Spark book? I’ll take that! That reminds me I need a library card. Wait. Stapler. I found the stapler and then I looked over the clothing aisle. I did lose that shirt, just a white tank top. Yes, okay I need to leave. And like that I spent 38$ ouch. The stapler cost me 5$.
Comments (17)
This is a beautiful and evocative poem. The imagery is vivid and the emotions are raw and honest. The feeling of letting go and trusting the wind is captured perfectly.
Glorious kites… so exhilarating 💖.
I love a kite. The freedom in this is palpable.
Love the inspirational feeling of this one ❤️
Wonderful 💜
Very creative and inspirational piece, I love it!💕
Oh, how meaningful! Just love this <3
Love the question at the end
This sky-ku requires some introspection from the reader. Nicely done!
Surprisingly deep. A great entry, Mariann!
A perfectly worded question
Beautiful, Mariann! I love kites and can watch them forever.
I agree with Heather, that last line was so deep. Loved your poem!
Very nicely done.
Lovely imagery Mariann
Excellent work Mariann! 💪🏾
That last line felt so much deeper than just about a kite. Made me stop and think. Great picture to go with the poetry :)