Its okay to have Epilepsy

In a house on the hill lived a girl named Maya,

With a smile like the sun and the soul of a fire.

She runs and she jumps, she’s as fast as can be,

But Maya has something called Epilepsy.

"My brain," she explains with a grin and a wink,

"Is a super-fast computer that helps me to think.

But sometimes the wires get a little too bright,

And they put on a show like a flash of gold light."

"It’s like being a hero with powers so grand,

That sometimes my body won't follow command.

A 'seizure' might happen—I might shake or stare,

But don't be afraid! My doctors are there."

"Like a hero who needs a quick nap in their cave,

I rest for a moment to stay strong and brave.

My friends gathered 'round, they know just what to do,

They keep me quite safe until the 'spark' is all through."

"I might take a pill, a small 'power-up' snack,

To keep all my lightning-fast rhythms on track.

It doesn't stop me from playing out in the sun,

Or dreaming of magic and having some fun!"

"So if you see me shimmy or go a bit still,

Just know I’m okay, and I have a strong will.

With a cape or without, I’m as cool as can be,

I’m a girl with a superpower: Epilepsy!"