T'was the night before school
The trials of an autistic/ADHD parent
T'was the night before school and all through the house,
the taps of Mum's keyboard whilst she swears at the mouse.
An email must be crafted with precision and care
In hopes that SEN Support might appear there.
The Children were not asleep in their beds
but moaning for spoons of Nutella instead.
Dad is tapping the buttons and gaming
Mum is still typing and silently raging.
When out on the decking a cat started crying,
Mum leapt from her chair, sending another cat flying
'Will I ever finish this email?' she cried
Looking at the screen and dying a little inside.
'It's taken me months to actually write
It's five paragraphs of unbrindled ADHD delight'
And so she hit send, and is dreading the dawning
Reception opens at eight and she knows they'll be calling,
But at least tonight in triumph she rests
Knowing today that she did try her best.
About the Creator
Kyra Chambers
Autistic (PDA) & Neurodivergent writer.
Vocal Plus Fiction Awards Finalist.
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