Doubtful

When others question my beliefs

I question them too

Even as I have my griefs

My doubtfulness grew.

Am I really feeling ill

Or is it in my head

The pains, the cramps and the chill

Should I just stay in bed?

My family never believed me

Neither did most of my friends

How can I even make them see

And quieten their sceptic comments

Invisible illness is no fun when others just won’t believe

It makes me doubtful about myself, and all I can do is grieve.

© – Carol Nemes

This was written in response to the #NovemberNotes challenge.

Today’s inspiration was If I Be Wrong- Wolf Larsen

Thinking about how I’ve often questioned myself in the past due to everyone’s opinions of me, I was also inspired by the blog from @Lifewithanillness: You Don’t Look Sick