ADHD

I grew up without knowing you

I felt black, dark and grey 'cause of you

Years

Without understanding you

Why do I have to carry you?

Uninvited

Forced into my life

Taking over my light

Blue and lonely, so I just pray

To get rid of you at least once every day

***

At walls I stare

I can’t sit in this damn chair

I’m bored and in trouble

And only if they shush

So I can hear

I might be able to not be weird

I zone out, I stand out

I am different

They don’t understand it

But neither did I

They judge and laugh

I cry

My colours are hidden

Shadowed by the norm

But who are they to say

That I am not worthy at all

I turned my back to them

And now you are my friend

Who would have known

That you are better than them

***

I let you in

You helped me out

Golden like a nugget

I dug you out

Through dirt and mud

I pulled you through

If only I had known

What you could do

The treasure you are

The gift you have given

Is no longer imprisoned

***

It's never too late

To thank you my friend

You made me strong

Different and wise

Without you it wouldn’t be so nice

Together we conquer

Together we fight

Because my light and yours

Will choose to always be bright