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Unseen Disability
I have Autism and ADHD
It’s something that negatively affects me
And I can’t control it, try as I might
It’s forced upon me, something I cannot fight
And I act different because of the circumstances
I might be cautious, and never take chances
To be “Normal,” I need medication
Still don’t get it? Here’s an oversimplification:
I see this world different mentally
I don’t exactly have Serenity
I get stressed easier then you may realise
And you may see as stupid or dumb, unwise
But I can’t help it, it’s my reality
It’s my Unseen Disability.
I’m still human, so treat me the same
Don’t hope I burn in an eternal flame
I’m a nice fellow, just a little different
So, don’t you dare be inconsiderate
Just get to know me, and be forgiving
I have bad memories bout it that don’t need reliving
And I’m sorry in advance if I don’t trust
Or my actions don’t exactly seem just
And I’m sorry if I just sing random songs out of the blue
I can’t exactly help it, it’s what I do
And I apologise if I seem erratic
My mind is a jumbled mess of static
But I can’t help it, it’s my reality
It’s my Unseen Disability.
I’m sick of the hate that we autistic people get
I’m sick of the everyday threat
Why are we targeted, Whats with this unfair prejudice?
Just treat me the same! Why do you always refuse?
It’s not my fault I don’t think the same as you
But for you to go out of your way, all to do
To just torment me for my disability
One that you cannot even see
To unleash all of your built-up prejudice
On me, of all people, for a reason nobody can deduce
No, it’s not caused by a vaccine
I had it when I was born, what do you mean?
It gets recognised at different ages
Something tell me you don’t know what a phase is
It won’t die with time, it’ll be with me for all of my days
From now until forever, Fridays to Fridays
But I can’t help it, it’s my reality
It’s my Unseen Disability.
WHEN WILL EVERYONE LEARN
WHEN WILL THE CONFUSION ADJOURN
WHEN WILL THE RUMOURS BURN
WHEN WILL THE DAY I YEARN
TO BE REALITY
NOT BE STUCK IN MY MENTALITY
NOT BE TRAPPED IN SOLIDARITY
MAYBE THAT DAY WILL NEVER COME
MAYBE PEOPLE ARE JUST TOO DUMB
MAYBE I SHOULD JUST GIVE UP, THEIR BRAINS ARE BEHIND
FOR NOW, IT’S JUST A THOUGHT, IN MY DIFFERENT MIND
AND I CAN’T HELP IT, IT’S MY REALITY
IT’S MY UNSEEN DISABILITY.
WRITTEN BY: JACK PARMLEY
