To some I am a rose,
So sweet, and full of true beauty,
But to others I am a thorn,
something that doesn't belong.
It's because I am different...
And they don't understand...
They can never fully see,
Why I am me.
And it is because I have Cerebral palsy.
I am an alien to some
And a human friend to others.
But it makes no difference...
It doesn't change who I am.
Some look up to me,
Others look down on me.
But it makes no difference,
We are all the same,
But unique in a special way.
But we are still human in every way.
Living each day by day.
And nothing will ever change...
We all stumble on our knees,
We all struggle through our times of need,
And we all cry, we all bleed... and nothing...
Will ever change.
Author notes
I have Cerebal Palsy but, am I not human all the same.
So many people out there have a disablity of some sort.(sorry for the bad spelling) and others look down upon them. As I know how it feels. They do not think about what they are doing, they just think we are different, we are out casts. but we are human all the same. Peace to ya
Written January 10th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- Second Round For Trophies In Disability Contest by CountryCousin.
300 points, ended April 4, 2006, 3 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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One of my best friends and companions in this life is called Robbie and he has Downs Syndrome, he is a sweetheart and is truly the only one who can make me smile when I am at my lowest.
People look at Robbie and I when we are on the street and I know what their twisted little minds are thinking BUT I don't care, Robbie even gives them the two fingered salute and then laughs about it afterwards, Robbie and I have been friends for years and as long as I have breath left in me, this will always remain.
Thankyou so much for sharing julie
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thank you for your comment. i get into arguements with people a lot about being judged and what its like. they dont seem to understand me. so i argue. my teachers gave up on teaching me stuff like math and stuff so i am not at the level i should be, i get made fun of cuz of that at times. and ppl just dont understand i guess i just want them to see things the way i see sometimes. thanks again i promise to check out some of your writing take care bro! love yaz
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That was amazing, and I can't even imagine what you must go through. I am so sorry for the way people are, and I wish that we could change them. These lines spoke to me, probably because they're so true...
"We are all the same,
But unique in a special way."
I think this is a truly great poem, and I'm so happy to be you're brother. Keep up the great work sis! Love ya! -
great poem! beautiful! i have learned some things about thorns. one day a friend of mine asked me to give her ONE word that i could name my cp. i know this sounds weird but hear me out. ok so i thought....and thought...and thought till finally i said "thorn." she said OK. she put some meaning to it. heres the really neat part about this. she said, "without the pain of thorns, you can never have the beauty of a flower" i was SPEECHLESS! she said ok now from now on, that will be your life motto. in fact, i wrote a poem about it. it's called "my thorn" if you'd like to check it out. so my CP is my thorn.
thorns are not bad. yes they hurt. yes they are frustrating. but "without the pain of thorns, you can never have the beauty of a flower"
i hope this is encouraging to you. love the poem! keep it up!
Ashley -
Thanks for allowing me to enter 2 i have a few more and if your interested i can try and find the links for ya and send them to you. i am glad you liked them good luck with the judging. i hope all goes well for you
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Thanks for entering.
Among other things I suffer from spasms and I have three bad vertrabrae in my back. Once again you have proven your talent. -
I have a disability too, for I have seizures people want to be my friend until they see me seize, wether it takes 1 month or 1 year; then when they do they flee. I never see them again for they fear me, as my siblings tell me, for they also fear me.Thanks for entering my contest and never let another pull you down.
Brandy3 -
Thank you for your comment, Normally I try to warn people that i have cereabal palsy so i do not get hurt feelings later on when they find out. sometimes life treats you different. but anyway thanks again for your comment peace to you
~H I D D E D (TWORKY) -
This is very good. Although i will admit i did not know that you had Cerebral palsy i must have forgotten. But this poem is beautful and is very well written. It is also somewhat sad to think that some people would not like you becasue you have a diseaseBut any ways great write and keep up the good work...
Peace Eyrion -
I have Spastic cp too and it is a mild case. How ever i do have a problem with learning things. but i am very stubborn and determined about getting things done. and have become what poeple say i am strong. Life isnt about what you have on the outside if it is a problem walking or if you are incapable of walking peroid its about who we are on the inside and i just wish others saw that. Thank you for your comment. Peace to ya
~Beth -
I have a son with CP (Spastic Diplegia, to be exact) and he faces the same things day in and day out. Fortunately, he has a mild case and doesn't require any adaptive equipment outside of his Ankle-Foot Orthotic braces.
As far as the poem itself, it brings a slightly different view of a world that isn't often considered. Kudos for being intelligent enough to know it and sensitive enough to express it.
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wow this is amazing. itz great that you can just write about your problems like this, that takes real courage. this poem is outstanding and conveys a very strong point of accepting yourself and not judging others. how we are all really the same on the inside and how we all just need to be accepted. great job and i look forward to reading more of your work.
God Bless
~Elizabeth*monkey -
awesome
This was really beautiful to me,,,, good job,
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Tim,
There arent many of theses contests out there. infact this is the first that i seen. which is sad. anway thank you i think you have the longest comment. anway it was worth a shot and i felt real proud of this write when i was finished. maybe i stand a chance. then again maybe i wont. idk never do thanks again for your comment i am going to bed.
~Beth -
Wow, Beth... gotten quite a few comments here.
Dang... I feel bad because I wasn't one of the first like usual. 
Well, this is an excellent poem... different from your last one of you joining forces with the squirrels (grrrrrrrrr...). ?I love the fact that you finally enter a contest! yay! But the sad thing is that this contest already has a lot of entries (not that this isn't a very good poem, but that with so many entries is harder to win them). Well, you know that I appreciate your friendship and that you we are really close friends, no matter what. In this world there are those who will view you differently based upon what you look like, how you act, or anything else about you. HOWEVER, there are those out there who will get to know your heart and learn to see what kind, sweet person you are and then take that beauty and put it on the outside when they see you. You have an amazing heart, Beth, and you are such a blessing on my life. I thank God for bringing you into my life (or me into your's... either way) because you are such an encouragement to me. You've gone through so much, yet you still manage to stay strong. Well, anyways, now that I've done this long comment... lol this is a really good poem. The message behind it is so strong. I know this is really person to you, yet I know a lot of people will be able to relate to it in some way. Best of luck to you in the contest. 
--Tim -
I dont, I just wish others would look at people lke me and treat them as if they were like them. and not have a disablity. there are people ouit there I know. But its hard having people stare at you while you walk. or laugh at you when you lose your blanance. its happened before and its always going to happen but there are people out there with sense enough to treat people who are at a disadvantage with respect and kindness as anyone else they would. Thank you for your comment Andrew. peace to ya
~Beth -
thankies for your comment Josh,
Alot of people dont know what Cerebral Palsy is. there are many types and not everyone has the same ammount of disadvantage you know? so no one can completely and truly understand what the other is going through. which makes it harder to understand in general. but a lot of people go on with their lives being successful.I just hope i will be one of them . Thanks again for your comment.~Beth
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awwwwww this makes me feel bad, everyone loves you!!!!!! dont feel bad!
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I was watching a preacher on tv with Cerebral Palsy, it was awesome to see, really what you have makes you no different from anyone else. I mean, hey God still has a plan for your life, and you seriously can be used in ways you cant imagine.
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THank you for your comment on this poem. it is a very personal poem to me because i have Cerebral Palsy. so its hard for people to understand, that is how i know the feeling. life is never easy for anyone but we are still human with or without a disability. Sorry for my bad spelling.
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I think that this has a good point. I know people that are different, when all in all they are human just like us. I really liked it cause I can relate to it. I hope that all of your work is as inspiring as this one is
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Thank you for your comment on this poem and "Home is in the darkness." I am glad you liked my writing. As I said before I will try to read some of your writes as soon as exams over. but i tend to be a bit forgetful so you may have to remind me. anway thanks again.
~H I D D E D (TWORKY*aka- Beth*) -
Sandy, Thank you for your heart warming comment i am glad you like it. This poem is very personal to me so i had a little doubt but everything went well. thank you again. Love ya ~Beth
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I would like to thank you for your comment. but I myself have a disablity. and i know you meant no harm. but people who have a disability, are not always disabled. they may be at a disadvantage but, not disabled. anway thank you again for your comment
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This is so good! Touching! Awesome how you're writing it for disabled people!
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This is so good. I think People with special need are truely God's little angels here on earth. May He bless each one. Thank you for writing this great poem.
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So touching! And I feel what you're saying-Everyone is equal. Dno't let anyone tell you that you have a disability, and don't let them bring you down. It doesn't matter what they think....You are a wonderful poet!
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WONDERFUL POEM
This was such a heartfelt poem and I am sure so many can relate to it with so many disabilities. You stated it so well. Such a touching and heartfelt write. Thank you for sharing this personal poem about your true feelings. Awesome poem. Take care, Sandy
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