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Blamin' My Affliction

I set out to write a poem
For Leighann’s Affliction contest
My ADD was in full force but 
I was full of promise and zest

So I wrote a couple of lines
Then noticed the grimy floor
Polished the dusty mantle
Gawked at the hot guy next door

I sat back down to write 
To focus and stay on task
O Wait…that new soap opera
And my cucumber face mask

Then I read the contest rules
AFTER I wrote these lines
It was supposed to be free verse
And my oversight shines!

Since I failed to follow directions
I say with true conviction
If I do not place in this contest….
I’ll  blame it on my affliction 








*Though I made light of it in this poem, Attention Deficient Disorder (commonly known as ADD or ADHD) is a serious disorder, but treatment is available.  Treatment (for you or your children) is not something to be feared-it changed my life!!!

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Debbie Duncan

Date: 2/4/2013 6:36:00 PM

This is a great poem,,,, my mother just called it high strung. Like your write ;}

John Loving Iii

Date: 1/12/2012 6:21:00 AM

We all have afflictions

John Loving Iii

Date: 1/12/2012 6:16:00 AM

Okay, this was a good one! And you finally earned my respect. And you ended with ADHD speech very good. And, it wasn't until the last line that I found out what your affiction was.I almost cried.but instead ill say iluvu and go my merry way.

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 12/16/2011 2:09:00 PM

Adderall...YES, YES, YA'LL! :) Cool as a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce.

Carol Eastman

Date: 12/15/2011 8:51:00 AM

Loved this one. Keep writting.

Greg Stanley

Date: 12/14/2011 1:58:00 PM

Natalie, your creativity is overwhelming, this poem flows so nicely. It seems you have found wonderful therapy for yourself. I enjoy your poetry very much.

Kenny A Fledgling Poet

Date: 12/14/2011 11:23:00 AM

Natalie, I allready commented on this masterful Poem. I have a Question. I entered Francine's contest "English Quintain Contest" I did not put the date on it as per her rules. do i have to write it again and put the date written on it. Also I decided that You will be my Mentor if you want to Please A Fledgling Poet kenny oh wait how do i make my name say A Fledging Poet instead of Kenny Potter. Your Protege KP

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/14/2011 10:09:00 AM

Oh dear, i've just realized i've done exactly the same as you. guess i will not place either. this is a wonderful poem Natalie, the mixture of everyday chores and writing, also the highlighted ADD, and then the fun of it all. it's such a gem. hope it qualifies for the contest. love harry

Jack Horne

Date: 12/14/2011 9:31:00 AM

LOL, loved this witty piece - and, on a serious note, I'm so glad you beat ADD, Natalie

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer
Date: 12/14/2011 9:37:00 AM

Thanks so much Jack....Me too :)

David Williams

Date: 12/14/2011 12:47:00 AM

Natalie, love this, you need an ironing board ha ha ha, just having fun with Nikko's contest, might wait till others have posted, (you, Andrea, etc,) then steal an odd word to re-arrange ha ha ha, have a great Christmas holiday..love David

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer
Date: 12/14/2011 9:37:00 AM

Yeah David...I've caught onto you and that's why I'm waitin' to post mine until the contest is nearly full :) Thanks for your nice comment btw!!!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/13/2011 3:49:00 PM

Natalie, this is so clever. What a shame you can't submit it for the contest. It's witty and wonderfully written. I do understand the seriousness of ADD and ADHD. Today, however, it seems this diagnosis is applied to many children whose behavior people don't understand. Excellent satire! Your book is in the mail. Love, Carolyn

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer
Date: 12/13/2011 10:04:00 PM

Thanks for your nice comment Carolyn. My parents never believed it was a 'real' disorder and besides, back then no girls ever got diagnosed....so I had to suffer many years. Luckily now I know 'what is up' and I am doing fantastic!!!

Kenny A Fledgling Poet

Date: 12/13/2011 1:42:00 PM

Natalie, so great is this Poem, i am so happy to be a part of the Soup family. I am an only child as is the Chef, whoops I mean HG. he is not known as Chef on site I am trying to call him HG or Liege or Harry now i am here on the Soup. I find it hard not to call him Chef, but I keep trying,Your servant,kenny

Lisa Cooper

Date: 12/13/2011 12:30:00 PM

your poem was so cute I didn't even notice that yes others do have that affliction. and though I am not diagnosed with that affliction I suffer from it when it comes to writing..... I think it is a form of writers block maybe.....maybe just an excuse...lol thank you for your cute poem it made my day.

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer
Date: 12/13/2011 10:01:00 PM

Thanks for your comments Lisa! I think most people have ADD symptoms at times...so not to worry. It's only when it severly affects your life that you have to have concern. I didn't even know I had it (or even if it was 'real') until about 4 years ago. Now I've done my research though :)

Kenny A Fledgling Poet

Date: 12/13/2011 12:07:00 PM

Great Poem Love it and You Soup mail yours always kenny

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 12/12/2011 11:48:00 PM

Natalie, I someday hope to write Poetry as fantastic as yours. This is exquisite, I to have A D D, I may be a sevant in Culinary Arts but beyond that i have nothing. I just wrote a blog; my last unless Chef asks me to write another one. I am in Awe with the love Poetrysoup has with each other. I wish someday to be a part of such Love kenny

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer
Date: 12/13/2011 9:58:00 PM

Kenny-I am so sorry to hear that you too have ADD. Hang in there and definitely get treatment-treatment changed my life!!!