Itch on my right arm
Now I must scratch the left arm
Has to be even
Must finish this test
Girl behind me popping gum
Cannot concentrate
Eyebrows up and down
Wiggling ears and rolling eyes
Gives me a headache
This Haiku was written by my daughter, Madeline. She is ten and has Tourettes, ADHD, and OCD.
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Your daughter is very talented! I don’t think I even knew what a haiku was until I was an adult!
Madeline, excellent poetry. You’ve managed to get the ‘reality’ across very creatively.
Kristie, I love that you shared her words.
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Hi Kristie,
I loved this poem. It describes my 12 year old son perfectly. Thanks for sharing.
Michelle