Invisible Illness

An illness I can choose to hide

One I keep buried deep inside

Smiling and laughing through the pain

Try so hard not to pull at that chain

The wigs I wear feeling like a mask

Hoping that no one will ask

Not letting anyone in on my pain

Thinking there was nothing to gain

Treatments don't work no matter how many I try

Leaving me to question why

What do I do to make it through

So my hopes and dreams can come true

How do I let the world see me

If I myself don't like what I see

Caring about the opinions of others

Doesn't give you the time to discover

Strength and compassion comes from within

For me that has been my biggest win

Self love is the key

That will set you free

-Kristen