You’re not stuttering like you used to; well, I guess still you do
But it isn’t what we’re used to.

You’re not going nonverbal… well, I guess you still are.
But that’s okay; we know it now, and sometimes it’s cute.

But really?

You’re not sitting in a corner drooling,
Like the doctors said, you would.
Every specialist and therapist was sure,
of the quality of life to be lived.

Keep speaking,
Keep learning,
Do your reading and writing, too.
You know these things help you.

It’s okay to cope, but don’t forget to breathe.
This world is scary, but you can be full of glee.

And hey…
I’ll keep protecting the girl you never got to be