How to describe to others how you think..

[Anonymous]

I’ve been “labeled” with ADHD for several years, but, for the longest time I kept it to myself , I never took the time to let others know who I was and how my brain functioned.. About a year ago I came across a young co-worker who was the mirror image of me 20 years ago.. I so wanted her to know she was not alone, that the way she processed information was unique and actually a gift. And, if she learned to understand who she was and why, she could learn to harness her gift and use it to her advantage..

Part of my creative therapy includes writing. Instead of wearing my feelings on my shoulder, I try to write them down.. I wrote this poem for my friend, she immediately recognized herself in the words.. Now, I share it with others who I believe are able to process what it means to think outside the box.. To me, this poem describes to others exactly how I process information..

Common Point of View?

Thoughts run through my mind at a furious pace,

yet sometimes..so focused..I lose track of time and space.

I’ve finished sentences for some who can’t keep pace,

live most of my days like I’m in a foot race.

I’ve dealt with anxiety which is hard to erase,

yet in the eye of a storm there’s no fear in my face..

I’ve driven by my destination.. at times having to retrace,

yet can adjust to road blocks… no longer displaced …  

My vision of the world is quite unique,

it allows me to see what others still seek.

I’ve come to points of perfect clarity, 

solved problems after great disparity,

had visions beyond reality,

yet can lose my mind over simple formality. 

Daily multitasking….I’m at my best, 

managing the bubble….most are quite impressed.

I can adapt myself from simple to chic,

converse with those powerful to meek..

My creativity reaches higher than the highest peaks….

I’ve written this for you,

because some of it may ring true?

Just remember…when you’re a bit askew,

I’m willing to listen to your point of view…..  

I hope you enjoyed reading it, as much as I enjoyed writing it. 

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[Anonymous]

Cool…….I too am believer….. we are the “Fortunate Few”!!!!!

toofat

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[trashman]

right on

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[Anonymous]

Excellent poem, sums it up perfectly for me. Mind if I copy-and-paste it to my hard drive?

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[Anonymous]

I would love to copy this to my computer too. Do we have permission?

Holly

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[Anonymous]

Bob and Holly, if the two of you are still on this site, you have my permission to post my poem for your use. I appreciate the interest in my work, I’ve been thinking about publishing a series of poems, based on the reaction l’ve received here, I might follow my dream.

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[Anonymous]

Do it!

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