This is me

I have Parkinson's
Three small words
Changed my life

This outer shell
Is not me
Do not stare
Do not judge
Do not pity

This outer shell
Is not me
Ignore the mumble
Ignore the stoop
Ignore the shuffle

Parkinson's bullies me
Tries to control
I stand up
Take it on
I will overcome

On the outside 
I am Parkinson's
On the inside
I am me

By The Parkinality Poet