I...Uhhh...What?

I was feeling incredibly frustrated with how my mind was working at the time. I was beginning to think I should be evaluated for an attention disorder.

"What? I didn't hear you"
"Of course not. Never mind"
I wasn't ignoring you, Something else already had my attention
You weren't less important,
You just needed to get my notice

"Hmmm, I think I did fairly well"
"Uhhh, HELLO, you forgot this...and this...and this...and this. Ugh, I give up!"
How did I overlook that?
It's so simple
Why should I bother?
I'll just forget and miss something anyway

"Quit looking at the TV and do your homework!"
"Dang, I just looked up for a second"
The television's contents are more interesting
Than the typed words on this paper

What can I do?
I can never remember!
I forget to do my chores or parts of them
I forget my homework
A list disintegrates in my head
I forget to listen to what's being said to me
Even if I do listen, I forget important parts of it
Daydreaming comes as easily as breathing
Tapping something can be more relaxing than slow music
Music as I fall asleep is more soothing than boring silence

What Am I going to do?
Is something wrong with me?
How will I keep a job if I forget basic responsibilities?

I'm used to disappointed and annoyed facial expressions
The shrunken pursed lips
I'm scared

Author's Note

Sorry, this one is a rant. Pleas ignore grammar

Reviews

[Edurne]

Love it! My favourite of all your poems; you seemed to really let this just flow out on the paper. Also, I can totally relate to you in this way.