DISSOCIATION
They say I have brain imbalance
I say I have special talents
When attention starts to wander,
what I see, I never squander
Though it seems I’ve gone away
when my glassy eyes hold sway,
I’m right here! Yet, for a minute,
seems like hours I’ve spent within it
Parallel to conscious thought,
there lies treasure – can’t be bought
Worlds of wonder close at hand
when I stray to Neverland
They call it ‘dissociation’
I call it a free vacation
© 2016 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
For Imaginary Garden With Real Toads’ Tuesday Platform.
My therapist noticed – Lex, too – that I sometimes drift off. I call it, “over there,” just to the right of my conscious being. This was a hallmark of my school years, and it’s probably why I graduated by the skin of my teeth. Now I can enjoy it, because I know what it is and no longer fear it. Don’t worry – I never do it while driving! Peace, Amy
Sharp Little Pencil 
kaykuala (@hankkaykuala)
They call it ‘dissociation’
I call it a free vacation
There are moments that one may want to savor alone and reflect on the goodness in life. It may impact a little on others but as long as sincerity is the underlying motivation it will be tolerated and perhaps even appreciated. Great lines Amelita Ma’am!
Hank
Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
Great thought to have a free vacation… I would love to have some ways to travel inside like that. Great to see you back… hope to see you around.
Polly
You are a treasure, Amy 🙂
rose
aim-me, i sooo relate to the wisdom and humor of your in-sights, these flights, the traversing of opening and curvaceous paths, and oh, the things you’ll see! xo
Sherry Blue Sky
It’s nice to give our busy brains a little break……….nice to see you writing, Amy.
Magaly Guerrero
Special talents, indeed.
Jim
Love it, Amy. Where did the time go?
When driving you’ll miss your turn and find yourself miles from where you were headed.
Rock music and pain pills both can cause this. Or miss a green light, okay though. Either you’ll get honked at or you can catch the next one. Be careful when making ‘left on red’ turns. Other drivers don’t understand.
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J Cosmo Newbery
Special. In the beautiful sense of the word! 🙂
Kerry O'Connor
Your rhyming couplets lend a sparkle to a rather weighty subject. I especially applaud the final lines.
Rall
I thought that was natural and called day dreaming, the gift of the creative artist. Well….now I know …it is classified as a disease…but then again so is not having money….vagrancy is a crime…LOL…How can anyone possibly take life seriously!
Renee Espriu
Creativity takes you to another place. I actually need to go there more often but find it difficult to find the right door. Wonderful post. 🙂
purplepeninportland
I am surprised we have not run into each other!