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DBeth
Member

since 1999-09-09

Posts 110
providence,ky.42450

0 posted 1999-09-12 02:22 AM

The lady in the wheelchair
Sits silently alone.
People walk by staring
They think she doesn't know.
Her mind is not afflicted
It's her legs that do not work.
Mobility is restricted
Her legs will sometimes jerk.
So do not be affraid to ask
Why she is in that chair.
She would gladly tell you
why
She just wishes you wouldn't stare.

This is for my mom Loyce.

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Dumblon
New Member

since 1999-09-10

Posts 6
Erie, PA

1 posted 1999-09-12 10:30 AM

this one is good. interesting that when I worked at a bus company for the handicapped, this is how many of my customers felt. it is hard to change people's habits, but it should begin at the home.

poetFemmeFatale
Member Elite

since 1999-07-25

Posts 2646
Arkansas

2 posted 1999-09-12 10:34 AM

Fabulous message you have here ! Very nice poem too! You're right, we are all guilty of looking at eachother through critical eyes....you're right for writing this for your mom in her defense - BRAVO !

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I beckon you to come...I lure you with my tongue... - poet FemmeFatale

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

3 posted 1999-09-12 10:49 AM

Wonderfully done and what a message you present here. Amazing how people can be so cruel.

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

4 posted 1999-09-12 11:18 AM

Wonderfully written message! Children have the right idea when it comes to this type of situation. They ask! We hush them so as not to offend anyone, but how much wiser to just ask! (I'm sure your mom is proud of you for this poem!)

U K Hero
Member

since 1999-08-08

Posts 266
England

5 posted 1999-09-12 12:55 PM

good read, I hope it was not to painfull to write. But I'm glad You did

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

6 posted 1999-09-12 02:34 PM

Very well done DBeth. My best to you and your mom. My neighbor out back is also in a wheelchair. She was shot in the back by her ex. Very sad. But she is pleasant and cheerful and grateful to be alive. She is one of the nicest people that I have ever met! Again, well done and God bless you and your mom!

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Denise

DBeth
Member

since 1999-09-09

Posts 110
providence,ky.42450

7 posted 1999-09-13 10:03 AM

Thanks for all the comments, GREATLY appreciated!The world would be a much nicer place if everyone could overlook peoples handicaps.
we all have'em.It seems children are the only ones that don't have a problem with it.Getting pleasure from someone else's pain is so cruel.They don't choose to be in that situation.As for me,I look at them no different.They have feelings just like everyone else. Thanks again for the wonderful comments!

DBeth

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Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

8 posted 1999-09-13 10:36 AM

DBeth,
Nice message good poem.

DBeth
Member

since 1999-09-09

Posts 110
providence,ky.42450

9 posted 1999-09-13 10:42 AM

Thank you seymour!Appreciate your comment.

HUGS
DBeth

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