Dancing With Distraction
I'm Sorry, What Were You Saying?
D ancing with distraction, dabbling desires overload
I nvoluntary movements, as I lose my self-control
S waying to the beat designed to divert and railroad
T wirling with the master of disorders mother lode
R ocking to the rhythm, reaching deep inside my head
A lways a step away from anywhere I ever planned
C avorting carefreely to the whims of looming dread
T ripping totally off course, and completely out of hand
I mmediately I'm alerted to the distractions taking place
O scillating like a fan, I turn, alerted to its pace
N avigating me, till once again I see, the look of pure confusion on my face.
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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I’ve found a new author that I feel eager to explore!! Subscribed and insights. Of course a heart. ‘T wirling with the master of disorders mother lode R ocking to the rhythm, reaching deep inside my head A lways a step away from anywhere I ever planned …’ I think a different take than you expected? I have a visceral response because this reminds me so much of when I’m Dissociating (I have Bipolar 1 Rapid Cycling and Complex PTSD.) I’m in the grip of Dissociation at the moment and my distraction has been reading on Vocal. I even wrote something and that was unexpected! Only if you have time, I’d really love you to read my entry into the ‘Sensational Challenge? https://vocal.media/poets/a-sensory-selection If you find your way there can you make sure to provide a read for me with a link? Pauline 🌸
I applaud thr visual format of your poem and the cadence with which you twirl us around in this dance of yours 🤗
I didn't say anything. But you pretty much just described the way I dance, at least that's what my wife says.
Very well done.
Brilliant
Nice work ❤️‼️
My work day, defined! Good one, Kelli!
I relate so much to this!!❤️
I LOVE IT!!!
That's a great take on the challenge. Loved the image you chose.
😂😆😆😆,,Hope you didn't fall after spinning, that's how play we enjoyed so much when we were growing up in the gardens @Kelli
Brilliant!!! Loved it!!!💖💖💕
Now we're getting into it! And so well put "A lways a step away from anywhere I ever planned"
Gorgeous
Beautifully written