I am a famous footballer
and I suffer with my
health,
But I can get some help -
because I do have so
much wealth.
My club I will not name -
but they do all care for
me,
I suffer from an illness
which is invisible, I really
want to be FREE.
My focus is to get better
and play my football still,
Every day, and every night,
I constantly take a pill.
This illness can’t be seen,
and it invades you’re soul,
Causing constant mood
swings - and feeling really
small.
But I am a famous footballer,
it can’t happen to me.
I want to get better again,
I also want to be free.
It doesn’t matter what I
earn, as the money means
nothing,
I just want to get better, no,
I am not bluffing!
Yes, I am in a position, a
very privileged position,
I can get some professional
help - despite my superstition.
I know a lot of people who,
also suffer like me,
All we want is to be free
from this illness, ‘please,
where is the key?’
I am a famous footballer,
and I do feel such distress,
I just want to escape my
enemy; ‘the invading,
mental illness.’
So if we all stand together,
we’ll feel ten feet tall,
And banish mental illness,
with the help of playing
football.
Written by Darryl Ashton
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