Treacherous Tourette

TREACHEROUS TOURETTE

Have you ever tried, no REALLY tried

to not sneeze

to not scratch

I did, if I said no, I would have lied

                                       But in doing so, all attention
                                                      in your head
                                                      in your body
                                     goes into focus on prevention

   You can't do anything else anymore
                        All muscles
                          In action
   To stop you.... All of your body 

                         Feels sore

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Tourette is a strange inhabitant 
I didn't invite him, he just stays
I can suppress him, for just a little while
Hold him under, keep him away

The worst is feelings of shame
for a condition I cannot control 
And the terrible bullying 
Wounding my very soul

So please if you meet someone strange
Don't just discard them at first sight
Try to be patient, benefit of the doubts
And know about their internal fight

If you manage, only for a little while?
You made this little person smile :)

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March 4, 2017
© Darren White