Take the ‘Dis’ out of Disable :: Po8ree :: Original Poetry

Take the ‘Dis’ out of Disable

Through the tapestry of life we see types disability set out at the table

It makes me mad, who do they think they are, do I really need a label

No matter what outer signs or symptoms I show I am still full of pride

Look into my eyes listen to my voice I am still the same person inside

They say that you should deal with the cards you’ve got in your deck

I had to shout ‘twist’ and out came the Parkinson’s card, wait just a sec

Who put that card in there when some cruel twist of fate has let it out

I did not want that card I say but ‘those are the rules’ to me you shout

The way I interpret my new deck of cards will still facilitate any choice

Choosing cards expands my alternatives, helping others to hear my voice

The thing that alters is the type of surface on which I play not the team

I still have plans and goals that are my project to illustrate my dream

Just because I am classed as disabled don’t you position me in a corner

Please don’t treat me the same as the nursery rhyme ‘Little Jack Horner’

All my skills and attributes are there for me to use and are not a fable

Look at me and please take the ‘dis’ out of me for what you get is ‘able’

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Marsink commented on Take the ‘Dis’ out of Disable 09-20-2010: Looks you've been cranking out a lot of work in the last week! I agree with your perspective. I have a brother who has mad his wheelchair his office of sorts: he played drums for 30 years, having only on strong arm from the effects of polio. He has a very strong will and is very savvy in understanding political and spiritual matters. YOU are able!! Applause!; Reply to Comment

Po8ree 09/20/2010: Thank you for your kind words. All power to your brother, I wish him well. I have my book of poems self-published called, "The Taming of the Fork", which I wwrote to enabled my to come more to terms with my disease.

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