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September 13, 2008

Tourettes Haiku

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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September 13, 2008

Deborah @ 2:03 pm

Your daughter is very talented! I don't think I even knew what a haiku was until I was an adult!

Melody @ 3:50 pm

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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