I went to make a sandwich,
but forgot the slice of bread—
found myself with just some mustard,
smearing socks instead.

I grabbed my keys to leave the house,
but oops! They weren’t in sight,
turned out they were in the freezer,
snuggled next to frozen Sprite.

I texted you at midnight,
though I meant to call at noon,
my thoughts are like balloons that pop—
or maybe more like spoons?

I try to focus, really do,
but here’s the constant strain:
my brain’s a lively circus,
and I’m the clown… with no reins.

So if I seem a little lost,
or zig instead of zoom,
just know my head’s a busy place—
a pinball in a room!

Scatterbrain – Word of the Day Challenge

8 responses to “I’m such a scatterbrain lol”

  1. SRIKANTH Avatar

    This is a wonderfully whimsical and relatable poem! It perfectly captures the feeling of a scattered, chaotic mind with fantastic imagery (mustard on socks, keys in the freezer) and a charming, self-aware tone. A delightful read

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      😀 😀 thanks, Maggie ❤

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      1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar

        My pleasure Carol Anne 💕

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  2. Alice DeForest Avatar

    I know exactly what you mean.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Hi Alice, thanks, xo

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