ADD

My mind can be like a red bird free flying from thought to thought suddenly a new subject enters And ideas fly like splinters of old wood carved by imagination into new shapes new faces new subjects new loves new doves never occurred to me to use this in poetry but I try and well this is the end result my A.D.D. is mind poetry freeing of thought from rules and creating jewels

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/8/2024 4:01:00 PM

I like what you said here...A.D.D. is mind poetry--such a positive take. have a great evening, Sara

Karen Jones
Date: 1/8/2024 4:16:00 PM

Hugs you too! Thanks again.

David Fisher

Date: 1/7/2024 5:40:00 PM

What great imagination in your poem, Karen. And listing all the possible variety; what a muse to have!

Karen Jones
Date: 1/7/2024 5:55:00 PM

David thanks so much!

Tom Woody

Date: 1/7/2024 1:35:00 PM

Rules schmules. Write how you like. A.D.D. notwithstanding

Karen Jones
Date: 1/7/2024 2:52:00 PM

Thanks Tom! I try but will not master all those forms.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/7/2024 9:20:00 AM

Hi Karen! I do not have ADD but good you shared that with us, Why? Because people use lame reasons to be a victim of life… You are not one of them! Congratulations! Huggs, Pangie

Karen Jones
Date: 1/7/2024 2:51:00 PM

No need for an apology! I understand.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/7/2024 10:23:00 AM

I have vision problems! I corrected the awful mistakes. Sorry,

Karen Jones
Date: 1/7/2024 10:07:00 AM

Hugs Pangie thanks

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/7/2024 7:29:00 AM

Karen, your poem is exquisitely crafted. This appears to possess a greater market appeal in our current era, while the veracity remains enigmatic. Poetry, however, serves as a profound means of expression, offering solace and resilience to navigate the tumultuous realities surrounding us.

Karen Jones
Date: 1/7/2024 8:02:00 AM

Sotto Poet I appreciate your reading this and I agree poetry is a means of profound expression allowing for escape from reality. Hugs

Ink Empress

Date: 1/7/2024 5:36:00 AM

Ah i have few friends who have ADD, and ADHD, and I know and understand what you mean by how thoughts sometimes jump from one to another and can vary, and i noticed also its hard for individuals with add to concentrate when they are listening. Etc keep creating jewels. Alot of poets do have ADD, and also other.. and poetry can be a great outlet and form of healing and coping with all that around, for me poetry is a great distraction from reality: and its healing. Pleasure always reading you

Karen Jones
Date: 1/7/2024 5:41:00 AM

Thanks for your encouraging comments Ink Empress. Despite my flaws I will keep trying to do better at poetry and even to learn piano! Love and light hugs to you!