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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 doubt?
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

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Elle Kilma April 30, 2017 at 2:55 PM I learned a lot from this poem. Great work, Darren :) Darren White April 30, 2017 at 3:01 PM Thanks, Elle :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 17, 2017 at 10:07 PM This is awesome. Fabulous, tender, and important write. Sevens from me babe ;) xomo Darren White April 17, 2017 at 11:53 PM Thank you ma mo :)

Sara Ella March 4, 2017 at 6:59 PM Everyone has a story and it is so fascinating to hear them <3 Listening with an open heart. Darren White March 5, 2017 at 9:44 AM Yes, so true Sara, that's what the poem is trying to say <3

Lisa Ricci March 4, 2017 at 4:14 AM Your entry Darren is emotional to me because yes no one knows the internal pain and struggles of another be it physical or emotional or otherwise. Your message has worth and may we all remember it. Well done Darren White March 4, 2017 at 4:27 AM No, we don't do we? We can only know the depth of pain and fear we ourselves experience, and from that experience find understanding for other people. I always hope I have patience and understanding for everyone I meet.. Thank you Lisa.

Jan Allison March 4, 2017 at 3:45 AM Your poem left me with a huge lump in my throat. Having worked with children who have tourettes my heart goes out to anyone with this uncontrollable condition. :-( hugs Jan xx Darren White March 4, 2017 at 3:50 AM Hugs Jan, thank you. I know you have worked with Tourette and autism children, that's why I feel so at ease in your company :)

Tim Smith March 4, 2017 at 2:41 AM I will embrace them with patience... Beautiful ink Darren White March 4, 2017 at 2:45 AM Thanks Tim :) You're awake early!