Drowning in Noise
When you try to be creative and attempt to work on something that needs concentration, the voice of many can pull you away from your task at hand.
It’s hard to think
in a crowded room
with crowded voices.
***
Try to write.
Try to create.
Try to find...
that compelling thought.
***
But countless voices
make countless sounds.
And every voice
draws me away
from my sacred task.
***
This Hydra head
keeps going and growing,
while I ignore
and keep my focus.
***
But, they start to laugh.
They start to cry.
They start to fuss...
and sing and play
on their phones
for all to hear.
***
And my attention
goes all out
as concentration
is gone.
***
I’m out of words.
I’m out of thoughts.
***
I’m distracted, again.
Can’t finish this, for too long.
***
I can’t…
I’m drowning in noise.
About the Creator
Dean Traylor
* Masters in special education and degree in journalism.
*Seasoned writer for the last 30+ years (Newspapers, Magazines, Internet sites)
* Former writer at Hubpages, Helium, and Wikinut.
* Current: Medium (https://medium.com/@ds_traylor)
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