Category Archives: Cognition

Why can’t they see, and turn the no to yes?The symptom isn’t lack of empathy.Instead of dearth, the problem is excess.Why can’t they see? The theory that seems obvious to meinvolves a toning down, a making lessof stimulation’s jarring quality. … Continue reading →

I quietly supported several folks,who worked in quantity but unlike me.Reacting to the expectations (pokes)of culture, gender, peers and family,they put in time. I didn’t garner thanksas much as latent, passive argument.I took unfair in stride. I don’t resentwhat never … Continue reading →

For decades I confess admitting doubtabout my use of creativityto put to words my tales and verse, withoutexperiencing grief and tragedy,addiction, or profound insanity,for I’ve been blessed with health and loving stuff.Last week, I came upon epiphany –perhaps neurodivergence is … Continue reading →

I’ve often felt anxiety asleep –a dream of travel, racing to connect,or trying amid hurrying to keepmy stuff with me, to gather and inspectthe needful. If an omen, I neglectconsidering how it should guide my views.Last night the vision morphed … Continue reading →

I find it difficult to notice sights,although I’m not as senseless as the folkI walk among. Perhaps it’s youth’s delightsdistracting, but I often yearn to pokea back or interrupt a gaze at phonewith “Pay attention,” not barked stridentlybut low, suggesting … Continue reading →