Megan (at the UW) read this to the students, before she interviewed me. As Camille (my massage-healer) called me, "you're the VOICE for aphasia." (Well, one of them!)

Who'd have thought.

Are You Getting Better?

Yes, I am…

Getting more accepting
Of this life given to me,
A deep, full consent

Yes, I am…

Getting more skilled 
at fighting with God,
(A pre-requisite to the first one)

Yes, I am…

Getting more kind-hearted,
To those who live in the margins
I am one with them.

Yes, I am…what?

No, you said, I’m wondering
If you’re getting better at talking?