The Mom Who Laughs With Her Boys Because Life Is Too Damn Short (Part 3/3)

By A PCMH Community Parent

So my son asked me to write a poem for him. I can't usually do such a request on demand, as my creativity doesn't flow like that. Here it is though, after several rounds of edits . . .  

An Ode To ADHD (for my son) 

You told me to write you a poem 
About your ADHD 
You wanted me to say how awesome it was 
To have it—you and me. 

You said, 'it's a superpower!' 
And I'm glad you believe that's true 
Because together we're a dynamic duo 
You and me, me and you. 

So let's start off by saying it can be, 
A superpower, for us two 
And I want you to truly believe that, 
Yes I really, really do. 

Because—those struggles that you have? 
With relationships, words and thoughts? 
Are struggles you'll have forever, 
Something I have been taught 

But you'll have to learn to deal with them, 
Maybe keep them close, or inside 
They won't always be that helpful 
And they can be super hard to hide 

But some of our superpowers, 
Like persistence—and resilience too
Can be there for us during those hard times 
And can be what gets us through 

And humour—yes, our humour 
It can mask how we really feel, 
But it also gives us that release 
When, sometimes, life gets too real 

See, we can use our superpowers wisely, 
Or we can let them sink our ship 
It's all about making good choices, 
And making sure they stick 

So keep on thinking it's awesome, 
And believing your superpowers are real 
And you can live life to its fullest, 
And oh—what a life you'll feel!