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ecrivan
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my own state

0 posted 2004-10-04 01:22 AM



If I were able
to coordinate my movement
issue audible speech
I sit in an wheelchair
pencils dangle from my mouth
alphabet board in my face
must spell out needs
cause I cannot move
am unable.

Same seasons pass
if I were able
to issue some words
command my arms and legs
depend less on caregivers;
but I remain a fixture
people rush by
I cannot move
am unable.

Older passer-bys have gone now
but I still remain a fixture
on downtown streets
cannot move
am unable.


[This message has been edited by ecrivan (10-04-2004 11:58 PM).]

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Larry C
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1 posted 2004-10-04 01:32 AM


Martin,
I can't imagine. But the handicapped touch my heart in so many ways. Thanks for this one...

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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