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Suetang
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0 posted 2006-06-06 04:38 AM



Tower Hill ~ Warrnambool (Victoria, Australia)
Photography by Sue Tancheff

* * *

While I am not disabled or handicapped
in any way, I felt the need to speak on
behalf of those who were.

* * *

I can look you in the eye
But you seem to stare right through
Even though I'm in a chair
I'm still very much like you

There really is no need to shout
I hear as clear as a bell
But the ignorance of some
Can make my life a living hell

Please just show me some respect
And don't act like I'm not there
If you give me any trouble
I'll run you down with my chair

See, I have a sense of humour
I'm quite capable, you see
If you look past my disability
You will see much more of me

I'm sure we have much in common
Come and sit by me awhile
I promise that I won't bite
And that you'll leave with a smile

Step inside another's shoes
And then you will realise
Though life can be a struggle
It feels so good to be alive

6 June 2006


'The most emotionally healthy people
in our society are able to put
themselves into other people's shoes,
know how someone else is feeling
and care about that. This capacity
extends beyond sexual and family
intimacy. It creates a circle of genuine
feeling that can extend, eventually,
to all of humankind'

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

© Copyright 2006 Sue Tancheff - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
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displaced
1 posted 2006-06-06 04:54 AM


what a beautiful poem from a beautiful heart
nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
2 posted 2006-06-06 10:16 AM


Sue, I think we are all handicapped in some  way even if it may not be a visual thing.

I know I keep myself from doing certain things that I should and procrastinate because of those thoughts that handicap my mind.

So, like you, I view people through their hearts and actions and enjoy what each has to offer even if only a smile.

Good to read you. Lovely photo...
M


LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

3 posted 2006-06-06 10:19 AM


this was beautiful Sue, absolutely stunning
FNG
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since 2006-02-07
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4 posted 2006-06-06 11:38 AM


well said...

thought provoking

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
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Canada eh.
5 posted 2006-06-06 12:01 PM


Hi Sue!
You have such a beautiful compassionate soul.
This write is so very honest and caring.
Good to read you and I love the pic!
hugs~Nancy

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain ~

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23
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On A Journey To The Unknown
6 posted 2006-06-06 10:45 PM


I have taken care of, both, the elderly and disabled. They are indeed beautiful human beings with hopes and dreams, and feeling, just like we all have. Thank you for sharing this.
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