distraction

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WE DARE YOU TO FOCUS ON THIS

This experimental poem of khoLi’s brain on distraction demonstrates distraction as an "immutable component in our lives that we must learn to make peace with and filter.”

“Without focus," khoLi continues, "I can easily be caught up or completely overwhelmed by content … which … if I’m honest, is what I’m suggesting America wants from its citizens, to be overwhelmed (to the point of paralysis) by the media we willingly follow on a daily basis.”

Distraction is the divided attention of an individual or group...

Everything you want is before you
And try as you might to take it all in
You must choose.

... from the chosen object of attention onto the source of distraction.

Beyonce didn't photobomb that pic. #clickbait

Hold on. Read.
Write essay.
Finish application.

Check Buzzfeed.
Check Twitter "Movers and Shakers" list.

Distraction can be useful in the management of pain and anxiety. Like a dentist humming or engaging in small talk during a procedure.

What should be said here?

What can be said here...
or anywhere?

However, distraction can be intentionally employed as trickery.

#clickbait #jailbait

Like drawing an enemy army from a key point in mass military strategy

White privilege won't stop trolling me.
We can't finish.

or diverting an audience from the magician's sleight of hand.

Who won't let us finish?

I I I I I I I
Waaaaaaaaaaaaant

We could quit.
We cant quit.
We could quit.
We cant quit.
We could quit.
We wont quit.

I used to be much better at life ... when I was less conscious.

There will always be more. We will never tell you to stop. You could live here.

Sincerely,
Distraction

khoLi. - Writing, Concept
Tonia - Design, Editing, Development

khoLi is a Ph.D. candidate and Instructor in the Literatures in English program at Rutgers University. As a serial entrepreneur and creative spirit, khoLi. is the creative force behind startup brands like Khafra Company (an image consulting company founded in Oakland), The Ardor Brand (a PR/marketing firm for creative entrepreneurs and organizations), Be Your Own Girlfriend (an online brand promoting intentional self love) and A Room of Our Own (a Philadelphia-based women writing workshop encouraging open creative expression). She believes that Jay Z is necessary for the revolution and that joy is a radical political position. She shops. A lot.