You didn’t tell me when you arrived
How much you affect so many lives
You slapped my face and in its place
You took my confidence and my grace
I didn’t know you would stay so long
There’s no research to have you gone
No one actually knows where you come from
Nor the reason you are so bothersome
My days are weak and my body is frail
You make me cry, but you will not prevail
Life is tiresome and now manic
The slightest face tingle makes me panic
You numbed my face, my mouth, lips, and ear
And changed my life to now live in fear
The constant pressure in my ear and jaw
Takes a toll on my body, my nerves are raw
You have out welcomed your stay, I want you to go
But most of all, I just want to know
Why you chose me and the thousands of others
Like young teenage girls, fathers and mothers
You take strength from our emotions, tiredness and stress
But you will not beat me, for my strength I am blessed
So take your leave, I’m kicking you out
I’m no longer your friend, in case there’s a doubt
I’m stronger than ever and I thank you for that
But I know anytime soon, you could force your way back
So let me tell you here and now
You can’t beat me, I’m still beautiful, I take a bow.
By Ally Fabish (eight months since diagnosis with no change)
