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Epilepsy
The first time I had a seizure,
I was in class, at the front to be precise
I'd been called up to do a sum
When in a fit I was down on the floor
I can't remember much after,
But I know I went home to a worried dad
Mum was no more, that was sad
But her grave still fresh, dad couldn't lose another
I went back to school to a worried lot
People who'd now keep away from me
While some told me I'd chickened out
That that was my only way out
They mocked me, called me sleepy willy
Left notes on my locker with faces on
Told me that was me lying on the floor
Saying cat got my tongue this round
Next time I had a seizure was in the toilet
This time I hit myself on the toilet seat
They had to break me out,
It was serious, I had meds to help me
I had to change schools by now
Teachers feared the worst for me
And my dad was tired by now
Of having to hear me nag and complain
This days I pretty much lead a normal life
Cause I've stuck to my meds
And since we skipped towns I've got a new slate
And I'm not gonna spoil it by telling them my condition
The PO£T
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Humphrey Haji Luvumbi
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