Inside

 

Multi-step directions

Break them down, so I can understand

Tell me it’s ok, if I use my hand

To add three plus three

So I know what the answer will be

Please don’t laugh when I go to bed at eight

And then sleep for 12 hours straight

You see, for my brain to focus and learn at its best

It takes a lot of energy, and a lot of rest.

I have damage to my brain

Often, it can be a drain

To my social and emotional state

Many of us have issues showing up late

Cause and effect, what is that?

Impulse control issues, and many love to chat

Executive Functioning is where most of us lack,

All we ask is that you have our back

Take time to listen, take time to see

That we are so much more than our FASD.

 

One response to “Inside”

  1. Beautiful poem and I love how you prioritize rest and self care like your 12 hours of sleep. I’m militant about my sleep routine too.

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