My Epilepsy Medicine

I tell myself

to not lose faith or hope,

surely a medicine will be found.

Again I drop to the ground,

only darkness surrounds,

I am not aware,

of people or sounds.

I never know,

how long a seizure might last.

I know without help,

my life is running out fast.

I try new seizure medications,

I try to adjust to the new side effects.

Again I drop to the ground,

only darkness surrounds,

I am not aware,

of people or sounds.

I try medical cannabis,

there are no negative side effects,

how I have dreamed of a miracle like this.

I no longer drop to the ground.

I stay aware of people and sounds.

I thank heavens daily,

This sacred plant I finally found.