Dazed and Dissociative During the Day

Trying to pay attention 

Attempting to portray some learning retention

I'm staring right at the teacher 

But not hearing a word she says 

In my own thoughts, which is not where I want to be 

It's a struggle for me 

Even after drinking a cup of coffee 

To stay here on earth properly 

The teacher calls me out 

She makes me demonstrate for the class

Afterward, I ask 

How did you know I was not on task? 

She says "Do you really wanna know why?"

"Yes", I mumble 

"You're like that rolling stones song- The Girl With the Faraway Eyes" 

Author's Note

Photo Credits: Infra Realism by Kate Ballis

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Reviews

[SleeplessVolcano]

Great poem! I think if you use that song as the title it could really have a good ring to it - "The girl with the Faraway Eyes".......
Daydreaming gets us into trouble, though often it is worth it....;)