Dancing With Distraction
I'm Sorry, What Were You Saying?
D ancing with distraction, dabbling desires overload
I nvoluntary movements, as I lose my self-control
S waying to the beat designed to divert and railroad
T wirling with the master of disorders mother lode
R ocking to the rhythm, reaching deep inside my head
A lways a step away from anywhere I ever planned
C avorting carefreely to the whims of looming dread
T ripping totally off course, and completely out of hand
I mmediately I'm alerted to the distractions taking place
O scillating like a fan, I turn, alerted to its pace
N avigating me, till once again I see, the look of pure confusion on my face.
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Hey, you. I thought I’d start this letter by telling you a little about myself, just so you know who you’re dealing with. I’m an emotional dad, father to three amazing kids who we met through the foster care system, and whose presence in our lives has really transformed my sense of responsibility to the communities that surround us. The connections we’ve made with one another, with our extended families, and with the communities where we live and look for belonging have catapulted us into this whirlwind of emotional tumult which, while not easy by any stretch of the measure, has also been remarkably healing. I realize ours is really only a one-sided chosen family, since our kids didn’t get to choose to live here, but I’d like to think that they did choose to let us love them, which allowed them to grow to love us. And I think that’s where I want to go with this letter- to a place where you can find belonging and healing- even if the pathway there may be peppered with some emotional tumult.
By F Cade Swanson7 days ago in Pride
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I’ve found a new author that I feel eager to explore!! Subscribed and insights. Of course a heart. ‘T wirling with the master of disorders mother lode R ocking to the rhythm, reaching deep inside my head A lways a step away from anywhere I ever planned …’ I think a different take than you expected? I have a visceral response because this reminds me so much of when I’m Dissociating (I have Bipolar 1 Rapid Cycling and Complex PTSD.) I’m in the grip of Dissociation at the moment and my distraction has been reading on Vocal. I even wrote something and that was unexpected! Only if you have time, I’d really love you to read my entry into the ‘Sensational Challenge? https://vocal.media/poets/a-sensory-selection If you find your way there can you make sure to provide a read for me with a link? Pauline 🌸
I applaud thr visual format of your poem and the cadence with which you twirl us around in this dance of yours 🤗
I didn't say anything. But you pretty much just described the way I dance, at least that's what my wife says.
Very well done.
Brilliant
Nice work ❤️‼️
My work day, defined! Good one, Kelli!
I relate so much to this!!❤️
I LOVE IT!!!
That's a great take on the challenge. Loved the image you chose.
😂😆😆😆,,Hope you didn't fall after spinning, that's how play we enjoyed so much when we were growing up in the gardens @Kelli
Brilliant!!! Loved it!!!💖💖💕
Now we're getting into it! And so well put "A lways a step away from anywhere I ever planned"
Gorgeous
Beautifully written