Multiple Sclerosis Day

My doctor couldn’t prepare me

Unique symptoms afflict invasively

Learning this disease is a growing curve

There’s no anticipating which will be the next nerve

I went through recurring blindness in both eyes

Partial paralysis and my sense of touch compromize’

Lifting the telephone book brought severe pain

Electrical bolts through my arms again and again

Some days are better but most days are bad

Crying at the slightest thing although I’m not sad

Laughter is a mere chuckle, they have advised me

Emotional show can effect me adversely

Right now I can’t wear long clothing or heavy dress

Or allow even gentle hugs or a light caress

Some of the nerves on my left side go bizarre

If they are touched lightly so my friends greet from afar

Socializing is hard because people can never understand

Don’t see why someone looking so healthy can barely stand

And it’s hard to explain to others what you’re going through

You just gets stares and doubts and blatant disbelief too