How Dare You!

How Dare You!

By Marilyn Mackenzie

How dare you tell me

To get a grip

To paste on a smile

To take a trip

How dare you tell me

It doesn't hurt

When I'm the one who's in pain!

How dare you tell me

I don't look sick

I look just fine

I'm making it up

How dare you tell me

It isn't real

When I'm the one who would know!

How dare you tell me

To ignore the pain

To just go on

To do what I do

How dare you tell me

I shouldn't be sad

When I'm the one who's depressed!

I'd never wish this pain upon you

Or the foggy forgetfulness either

I'd never ask that you be so sad

That you couldn't get out of bed

Or do what you normally do

Well, I would never wish these things

Because I've asked God to help me

Love you instead of wishing you harm.

And while we're on the topic of God?

How dare you tell me

That I should pray more

Or have better faith

Or find my lost God

How dare you tell me

I don't have enough faith

When I'm the one who prays for both of us.

I dare not judge you, though.

How dare you judge me.

How about if we just pray for each other.

That if God will not take this burden from me,

He will show me how to make it benefit Him.

And that God will keep you well

As He softens your heart just one little bit

As you look at those of us

Who don't look sick.

Comments: 24

Marilyn M. Jul 30, 2008, 6:31pm EDT

Reposted...because someone was picking on me earlier today. :-)

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Anne Marie A. Jul 30, 2008, 6:51pm EDT

I think I remember this poem. I could really identify with it! Years ago before I knew what was wrong with me ( name for my illness) , a coworker called me a hypochondriac because I missed work more than the normal person. I was sick, in pain and didn't know why. It really hurt to have someone be so ugly.

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**AngelEyez** a. Jul 30, 2008, 6:59pm EDT

cool poem

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Diana B. Jul 30, 2008, 7:08pm EDT

Yeah, I know how you feel being picked on Marilyn. Same thing happened to me last week. Sorry this happened to you.

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Judy Kiser Jul 30, 2008, 7:15pm EDT

Sorry someone was so mean to you, I like your poem though.

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Karen M. Jul 30, 2008, 7:23pm EDT

I like it and I love the formatting of it !

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Sarah (I want points) Jul 30, 2008, 7:26pm EDT

I'm sorry someone was picking on you Marilyn! That's horrible. Nice poem though.

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Kerrell g. Jul 30, 2008, 7:28pm EDT

Great job!

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''The One & Only BERF" .. Jul 30, 2008, 7:37pm EDT

Great poem, Marilyn!!

I know exactly how you feel in a completely different way about completely different things.........

Sometimes the indignation and outrage we feel toward people who can be so ignorant and cruel just builds up inside of us until we just have to let it out and express it........

Again.....Great Job!!

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Whitney A. Jul 30, 2008, 8:10pm EDT

great poem!!

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Bonnie F. Jul 30, 2008, 8:11pm EDT

Marilyn it's just not right for people to pick on someone because their illness isn't visible. My poor neighbor lady has diabetes, a bad heart and bone cancer. You can't tell how ill she is just by looking at her, but believe me, no one would want to trade places with her. Some people are so accustomed to pain, that they just go on with their daily lives no matter how terrible they feel. Others would be moaning away in a hospital bed.

I'm saving this poem and am going to pass it on to my friends. Thank you for sharing and I do hope you are feeling better. Don't let the idiots ruin your day!

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Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Jul 30, 2008, 9:54pm EDT

I THOUGHT I recognized it! (It's still very good... ;o) )

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Lucky Stars Jul 30, 2008, 9:58pm EDT

I'm with you 100% Marilyn. Been there/ done that.........sigh*

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Janet H. Jul 30, 2008, 10:03pm EDT

Very good poem!

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Cathi L. Jul 30, 2008, 10:16pm EDT

Really great poem!

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Mary McCartt Jul 30, 2008, 10:20pm EDT

Well said! I get so frustrated with people who think you have to be deformed to look sick. I wouldnt wish fibro on anyone. Just dealing with the pain exhausts me.

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Patty H. Jul 30, 2008, 10:47pm EDT

Great poem.

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Holli G. Jul 30, 2008, 11:40pm EDT

Marilyn! This is so Good!!! WoW i know exactly how this feels. No one ever understands unless they have it too. Like Mary I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Everyone thinks i am so wimpy, but they don't understand

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Lisa Frost Jul 31, 2008, 1:34am EDT

I still get that from some family members too. My aunt told my son, right in front of me, I am glad at least you are working to support your family. You don't need disability, you are doing a great job. She is well aware that I am trying to get disability, and my health situation.

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Bert Van Essen Jul 31, 2008, 8:33am EDT

What an excellent post and so true. As a person on disability I may not not be walking around with a sad face but inside I hurt and I get tired of feeling this way. So if someone tells me I need to be more active or just get going it hurts and makes me mad. I can see with you more debiliting disease how it makes you angry and sad.

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Zara' N. Jul 31, 2008, 1:42pm EDT

My sister once told me about the "turning it over to God" one...you know, you would think you could expect more from a sibling...

I really loved this!

Z'

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