I have a friend who
Is worth more than
All my childhood and high
School friends put together.
We met through groups
That help those who
Have been in hospital
Get back on track.
She is very bright and like me
Was cut down in her prime.
But I don't believe
The social worker
Who told her that she
Is borderline aspergers.
Because when I speak
About what's bothering
Me she has great intuition.
I just think that she
Is so nice that she
Does not want to upset
Or offend anyone.
She tries to see the
Good side to people
And the happenings
Of day to day life.
She has been through
The mill but remains
Optimistic and hopeful.
She sees the world as
Inherently good and that
It is her who has a "disbility"
Where as I blame
The world around me for its
Prejudice and stigma.
And my condition will
Not hold me back.
She is happy to accept
Her lot and doesn't get angry.
We are pretty different
Personality wise but
Because we have been
Through similar troubles,
We get along.