kenyatta S's Story

WHAT DO YOU SEE, WHEN YOU SEE ME? (My struggle with Lyme disease, reflections of the heart) by Kenyatta
WHAT DO YOU SEE, WHEN YOU SEE ME?
A strong frame A pleasant smile A friend/protector A listener A capable person
WHAT YOU DON'T SEE WHEN YOU SEE ME
The chronic fatique that disables me The determination to stretch stiff joints in the mornings The silent tears, so no one will hear The irregular heartbeat while sitting still The fight for concentration The pain from migraines The struggle to remember The strong will that forces me to go on The silent prayer for the next day to be better than the last With each passing day, I sit down and say why can't they see what's happening to me? I had a loved one say to me, you have a disease that I can't see, but the pain in your eyes has touched me. Is there anything I can do, to take this pain away from you? Understanding and compassion is all I need, as long as I live there's a chance for me; to live the life I use to have without this disease in my path. The battle I fight is one of survival, and behind the smile is a life of turmoil. So the struggle continues for life is precious, and so I stay strong, to save my dreams and carry on. So, the next time you take a look at me, look beyond what you can see, to see the person that's inside of me. THE SADDEST THINGS OF TONGUE AND PEN, TO KNOW THE THINGS THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.
kenyatta Simmons

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