When you are chronically ill

To a lot of people you don't exist

They have conversations while

You're right there

It's better not to acknowledge because

It may somehow rub off

While others just try to out do your illness

With their own problems

Instead of just thinking of

How it will make you feel

This isn't a contest

I'd rather be healthy and fun

Some days are easier then others

Others you just want to disappear

Off the radar and see if anyone cares to notice

In the deepest, darkest, scariest part of you...

You know....understand

You are truly alone in this world

If that's true.....will I too,

Become invisible like Marci?