Distraction~

distractions 

like high beams reflecting off snow

that thunderous clap on a sunny wedding day

the birds in early morn when you've not enough sleep

you distract me

like uninvited ants to a picnic basket

the bees to honey when you're enjoying tea

when time moves too quickly to catch a breather

you distract me

is it attraction, love or an itch to be scratched?

when I try to concentrate, you invade my mind

like a bulldozer tearing down old homes

replacing past memories with a new view

i wonder if I should take a chance on you

like a gypsy with no place to go

frost in the middle of july

poetry with no meaning

music with an off key haunting beat

the dark side of the moon...

you distract me

Reviews

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Oh yes, I feel the distraction... I know this all too well....

"you distract me




is it attraction, love or an itch to be scratched?

when I try to concentrate, you invade my mind

like a bulldozer tearing down old homes

replacing past memories with a new view"~ A Powerful, thunderous distraction can bulldoze any rational thought in process, indeed...

[Frieda P]

Thanks Robbie, glad this one resonated with you.

[TL Boehm]

lovely. this spoke volumes. We go through life on autopilot but oh the distractions that remind us we are truly alive.

[Frieda P]

Thanks TL, always a pleasure getting a review from you.

[Dream Weaver]

Sometimes "Distractions" can be just what the Doctor ordered...
Very nice young lady!

[Frieda P]

Thanks Joe, sometimes it helps....!

[Dream Weaver]

Ur welcome Frieda ;)

[Frieda P]

:-)

[Forgotten]

Beautiful and you penned this one so nicely, really portrayed distraction to it's core there, always a pleasure to read your work Frieda, you are an inspiration to many including myself

[Frieda P]

You're too kind John, much appreciate your words here.

[Michael G.]

Yes, indeed a distraction. Great write. Great pic. Great album mentioned, by a great group.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Michael, much appreciated.

[Night]

I was going to write something but suddenly I've become distracted again....OH I remember now...Nice to see you again lovely lady, hope all is well...=) A vivid picture painted here today...nicely woven...=)

[Frieda P]

Nice of you to visit again, have missed that mug of yours sir! Thanks so much ;-) Stick around, will ya?

[KeeD]

Wow, I love this one and the way you've expressed and explained what distraction is and how beautiful you make it sound; what most would perceive as annoying. Such a talent you are my lady, such a gift to the world.

[Frieda P]

Thank you sweet Kee, always a lovely review from you...

[kublakhan27]

I love this one for all the references I can relate to in it...the last stanza is really about me you know ;P You'll also be happy to know that the structure reminded me of Bird On A Wire...like a baby stillborn, like a beast without his horn, I've torn everyone who's reached out for me...you get the idea ;)

[Frieda P]

Hahaha, yeah it's about you my friend, if you say so. ;-)

[kublakhan27]

Haha well really, my birthday is even in July ;)

[Baby Ricochet]

I like how this is structured and it tells a great story. Good work Frieda

[Frieda P]

Thanks Mark.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

When we find ourselves wanting someone we must first wonder is it them we want or are we just needing someone period.

Another fine piece of poetry.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Dale, interesting point.....