Mental health,
It will not define me,
But mental health,
Is all that they see,

If I hide away,
I’m a coward on the run,
If I stand up for myself,
I’m public enemy number one,
If I tell the doctor,
I’m in a place for the ill,
If I tell the police,
I’m running for the hill,
If I tell my mother,
If I tell my father,
I’ll be blue lighted,
Like no other,
If I take my meds,
I’m a zombie for the rest,
If I don’t,
Anxiety fills my chest,
If I’m brave,
I’m hiding it away,
If I’m scared,
It’s a normal day,
The Illness I have is now common,
It is well known,
But Truth be told,
Mental health makes me alone.

Mental health,
It does nothing but define me,
And mental health,
Is all everyone sees.

Wrote on 15/11/2020