the color orange, and other things twisted by chronic illness

the oscars

i am

a method actress.

i live

my character.

when i am

with others

i am

smiling

like i don't 

have to worry 

about remembering 

my meds.

i am

moving

like my ankles and knees

are not 

in pain.

i am

laughing

like my head 

is not pounding. 

can i

get an oscar now?