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My Handicap Is You
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My Handicap Is You |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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 Picture by Josephine Wall * * * I decided to repost this one, from long ago after reading a recent post by Martina called "when will I be able to be normal" in the hope that it may help her.I have never been in a wheelchair myself or don't know anyone who is but I just tried to imagine how it must be for those who are. * * * You seem to find it difficult To look at me in this chair You're unable to hold my gaze As your eyes dance here and there Sure my life is somewhat different I spend the most part sitting down Other than that we are quite similar I'm not like a freak show clown I've learned to accept my disability But I get tired of all the stares I don't wallow in self pity For I have already been there So next time you're passing by me Please just smile and say "G'day" Don't avoid me like the plague And please don't treat me like a stray * * * "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 |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
So next time you're passing by me Please just smile and say "G'day" Don't avoid me like the plague And please don't treat me like a stray terrific thoughts,,,, enjoyed the repost... A voice of honesty |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So much said here Sue.. You are such a kind-hearted person. ~Big Hugs!~ ~If you haven't heard the sunset, |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy your read  |
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quatro Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 392Galveston, Texas |
So wonderfully said Sue! quatro |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Sue, What awesome thoughts. Yes, you do indeed have a kind heart. Hugs to you, Patricia |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
sue thank you for the great words...i would say g'day to you all the time...not walk on by... Goldenrose. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sue, Good write, enjoyed the read. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
to be remembered every day |
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martina Member
since 2003-06-19
Posts 59 |
Thank you sue it did help in way that i have never had something help me before it made me relize people do care than you so much it was very kind of you. Martina |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Martina I am so very grateful for your comment and thank you so much for taking the time to read my words. I have since written two more poems on the same subject called "I'm Handicapped By You" and "My Disability Is Not A Curse". I recently began doing some volunteer work and we were shown a video about how disabled people are treated in society and I felt so inspired that I put my feelings down on paper. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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