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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-07-14 07:07 PM

He came in on platform shoes
A walking stick in each hand
It took forever for him to reach me
But so tall did his pride stand

He introduced himself as John
I said 'Hi, my name is Sue'
He was such a gentle man
With a heart so warm and true

Self assured and independant
Such an example to us all
Self pity was not an option
His inner strength standing tall

I ordered him a cab
And we chatted for a while
So much will and determination
I couldn't help but smile

He said he would return
And how welcome he will be
I never thought of him as handicapped
For he was such an inspiration to me

* * * * *

As a motel receptionist I meet so many
people from varied walks of life and
some people really touch my soul as
this man most certainly did.When you
see someone like John, whose every move
is an effort, it makes you realise that
your own troubles are few.It is so
true that there is always someone worse
off than yourself.

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

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2002-07-14 07:15 PM

I have met a few who have met adversity head on, myself. I find myself thinking that I don't have any problems at all. Good job, here, Sue...thanks!

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

2 posted 2002-07-14 10:21 PM

Very good write

Cold hands means a warm heart

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2002-07-14 10:36 PM

Sue: I like this compassionate poem! So often we see others who are really handicapped in some way and realize how fortunate we are. They usually have much to offer if people take the time to find out.

Betty Lou Hebert

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

4 posted 2002-07-14 10:39 PM

What a wonderful tribute, Sue...
Sometimes it is the very ordinariness of life which makes it so beautiful.

~ hugs for being a beautiful person

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-07-14 10:43 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Sue, God Bless You, I know just how you feel, while I have indeed been through a lot of my own troubles, I still consider myself very lucky and fortunate and rather than crying over my past misfortunes, I want to reach out to those who need it the most and comfort them with compassion for there are many more who need it more than me out more who I know with all my heart I can help! (kiss on cheek) You are a true angel, sweet friend, this person is blessed to know a true angel like you as I am, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

mycafe
Senior Member

since 2002-05-23

Posts 584

6 posted 2002-07-15 05:21 AM

Sue, you've made someone's day so beautiful through your kindness.

mycafe

Keep counting your blessings

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

7 posted 2002-07-15 10:05 AM

Sue, your kind and loving heart shows in this poem. And, this poem speaks the truth. There is always someone who is worse off than us.

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

8 posted 2002-07-15 10:09 AM

Sue, this is beautiful. Sometimes we can learn so much by others examples. thank you for your kind heart.

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

9 posted 2002-07-15 10:36 AM

Sue, this certainly touched my heart. Your writings cover so many subjects and it's always a treat to read your words.

You have a compassionate and gentle heart my friend. Hugs, Marti

"Even if life is full of thorns, I still embrace it for I know that in between those thorns, there is a rose worth all the pain."

Goodknight
Member Elite

since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

10 posted 2002-07-15 11:13 AM

it is amazing the powerful abilites of some who we see as disabled - thanks for a very well written poem that gives pause to ponder our relationships with people with varying abilities - Paul

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

11 posted 2002-07-15 11:20 AM

Sue,
There are so many examples of courage in this world. But seldom do they get the respect and love they have earned. Excellent poem and lesson.

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

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

12 posted 2002-07-15 06:29 PM

Sue, it's nice to see you saw the person and not the disability.
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

13 posted 2002-07-15 06:41 PM

So very true. Sometimes we don't see things clearly until someone opens our eyes. You have splendid vision.

Sincerely,
Reg

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