Just Because

Just because I need to sit down Don't look at me with frustrated frown You never know what hides inside The daily pain I try and hide Just because I look ok Don't assume the pain's at bay Just because I don't carry a stick Does not mean I am not sick Just because I get out of bed Does not mean I don't feel dead Just because I smile and talk Doesn't mean it's an easy walk Just because I go to work Does not mean I sit and shirk I work my **** off just to show I'm as good as any pro Just because it hurts to clean Does not stop me feeling mean Just because I aim to please Does not mean the pain will ease Just because I speak my pain Does not mean I'm sad as rain I just need you to understand It's not that easy to lend a hand Just because I am disabled Does not mean I should be labelled I am me, one and only Although somedays it's feels so lonely Victoria Payne - January 2015 #EDS https://m.facebook.com/groups/Poemsbyvictoriapayne/