Diagnosis Day

Diagnosis Day

You sat down, the doctor gave the news

In some ways it's such a relief

But inside there's still a part of you

That wants to curl up in grief

"I'm still your baby," she says.

"I'm still the same one you love.

I'm still the same child you hold 

Close to your heart so snug."

Don't worry about anything yesterday

I know this wasn't by choice

Just take each moment day by day

And in small victories rejoice

~Kelly Bron, January 2015

For Anyone Who Has Ever Been Silenced

I don't need to give you a reason

Stop touching me
Stop talking to me
Stop hurting me
Stop hugging me
Stop kissing me

I don't have to tell you why I don't like it

Stop looking at me
Stop invading my space
Stop asking me questions
Stop calling me names
Stop disrespecting me

I don't care if you don't understand
I don't care if you feel hurt
I don't care if other people like it
I don't care if you think I'm too sensitive
I don't care if you think I like it
I don't care if you didn't hear me the first time

My body is mine
My life is mine
Only I get to decide what to do with it.