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Realisation

A poem about the feelings around diagnosis.

By Tufty LandPublished 5 years ago 1 min read

How could no-one notice

A puzzle piece like me?

With all my weird habits

And pedantic intricacies.

How could no-one spot

The colours in my soul?

My heart was on my sleeve

Weather worn but it was whole

Why was I the only one

Who understood my world?

With my eyes I could see

Secrets only for this girl.

I never understood myself

Until I was diagnosed

Despite there being no difference

To the girl I was before

I’m a strange individual

Some may say a freak

But one thing I am proud of -

I love being me.

inspirational

About the Creator

Tufty Land

I'm Tufty - a 30 year old Welsh woman who's trying to get her voice heard and use some accountability for my writing. I like music, reading, writing, video games, and puzzles.

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