A lot of things grab my attention fast
But my attention is fickle, it does not last
Before an idea is fully absorbed by my mind
My attention jumps to something else- I find
In a world full of information overload, everyone
Is trying to grab everyone else’s attention..
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As a consumer, attention is the most important trait I possess
That politicians, businesses, activists, media outlets all want to harness
All the savvy people out there know
Wherever my attention stays, there my cash would flow
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My attention is my secret weapon, it should be spent
In a discerning manner, my inclination should be bent
Towards ideas and issues that really matter to me
My attention I should not dispense freely
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I have attention deficit syndrome, acquired
As an adult- life these days requires
Paying attention to multiple stimuli on devices electronic
That beep constantly, and I don’t know which stimulus to pick
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My precious attention I first need to reclaim
For myself, before I place the blame
On all the organizations vying for it
And that is a difficult task, I admit
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Now that I’ve realized my attention is valuable
Let me be mindful of the content I consume, be able
To distinguish between real issues and those designed
To cause outrage and grab attention of the fickle mind..
Passion...unbridled 