On — switch

A poem about ADHD

On—switch –
Off — switch –
On… the chaos,
Off.
On… it goes
the rumble of the thoughts of
the things I want to, I need to
do. And say. And be.
Right away — lest I forget.
Off.
Oh, but I forgot, once again.
I’m sorry.
I won’t forget you again. I promise.
I’ll think of you again,
As soon as the switch is on again.
As soon as I can.
On.

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