Walk by yourself.
Never accept help.
Even if you stumble
because you did not lift
your foot up high enough
to miss the curb.
Walk by yourself.
Never accept help.
Even if you stumble
because you did not lift
your foot up high enough
to miss the curb.
There are more appropriate times.
Tell me, what is on your mind.
Just remember,
I have a headache
And may react poorly.
Strike the brain.
Infuriate the mind.
Euphoria when solved.
Frustration before then.
Disappointment if not met.
Not all puzzles are logical.
Chores done.
Tired, exhausted.
Phone call with good news.
Somehow energy has returned.
Life is funny some times.
I share my story.
Painful.
It hurts.
I cannot undo the mistakes I made.
Perhaps you will do better than me.
Getting the date wrong.
Showing up.
Handing in the paintings.
Not supposed to until a month from now.
Well, at least I was early.
Running out of time.
Too many things to do.
Not enough sleep.
Powering through the tasks
would be easy
if I was neurotypical.
Instead I will try to get
as many done as I can.
Hopefully that will be three out of the seven needed.
A queen sized blanket
Draped over a twin bed.
The blanket trails on the floor.
The bonus is the cocoon
You can wrap yourself in
When it gets cold.
The eye of the beholder
Is all anybody can claim.
What one likes
Another dislikes.
One loves
While another hates.
The discrepancy comes
When you are asked to put a price on it.
Energy is low.
Inspiration is lacking.
Pushing through means
not getting any self care.
Yet, all I hear from people
is just do it!
No one else will.
Are you just lazy?
Things get done my way.
I just don’t expect people to understand anymore.