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NOT DISABLED, Just Bound

I'm not "disabled," I want to shout out!
My legs stopped working, not me!
I'm a viable caring human being
but if everyone gives up on me,
I will eventually give up on trying.


Hear me, hear my plea as I cry out
feel the pain behind my shout
I didn't ask to be this way
I only want the chance to continue
to be the person I was and am
I didn't change at all, only my body did.

I know there will be obstacles
so of course I'll need your help
most of all at the beginning
I don't need just kindness,
though it is well appreciated
I need clearance, a way to cope.

Free me from the boundaries around me
take away the cage that encloses me
take away all that holds me from being whole
and my spirit will soar higher than ever before.

I will thrive and become all I was and more
I will have insight in ways to help others
there will be no more sadness from being unable
all I'm asking for is my beginning,my chance to be
just as before, I will exceed all expectations
just know, I'm not "disabled", only bound till set free!

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  • laura0757 gold member
    February 12

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    i came here on a random click..
    a beatiful way of expressing what i believe to be one of lifes biggest challenges...
    i dont know how exaclty to support a person such as your self...im mean i can walk..
    but i do know this...its not easy thats for sure....its challenging hard work.....
    and its sad...the medical system add fuel to a fire....
    and on my in laws side of the family.
    mom...my mother in law..nursing home one leg..wheel chair ....
    dad....my father in law now deceased with stroke and alzheimers victim...wheelchair
    my sister in law......young when she lost her use of legs....both hip bones had to be removed ..she alive thank god...in a wheel chair too..
    so i may have my legs but i have seen enough to last me.for a while..in my own loving families...
    my brother is schizophrenic..blood brother
    my dad died with cancer
    and my sister also breast cancer..now gone too
    two years later
    another sister in law cancer as well..both moms left behind 8 children..
    this is my family alone..but i stopped counting as life just gets worse..sometimes
    and their are days that i think omg...wow..is this possible ....yes..it is.....
    that how affected i feel...not even real to me..sometimes its just too much to think about or remember all the suffering i have personally been witness too..
    i love life but there are elements in i hate...but have to accept..without questions..
    why is the biggest one.....
    and i come up empty handed
    and it leads to another question
    and why not??

    no one is exempt.....

    pain is pain...suffering is suffering....nothing is worse....
    so i wish you happiness and joy....
    my personal circumstances have taught me..to cherish every moment i have my health...every second...
    and will pray for others as well..not a big prayer..in the standard way...
    but in my mind and heart i know where i stand on this one...
    and this is fine with me........

    all the best to you...
    and faith....
    for a better quality of life..
    the world is not a fair one...
    and not an easy one to live in..either...
    a great write and im glad i stopped by with that random click.........laura


  • Ellis gold member
    January 12

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    An Excellent Poem

    You convey your meaning most clearly and in an attractive manner. The quality of this poem points the way to the very success it aspouses!


  • Rend the Veil gold member
    December 18, 2009

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    I am such an encourager and helper,
    and I do such, not because I see ones disabilities
    but because i am just like that, I pray that people
    with disabilities know that I am just that, helpful
    your write is precious and so real, and relatable

    loved it!

    Rend


  • kareneisenlord gold member
    December 14, 2009

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    Gosh I can so relate! When I reach out for help, it is not because I am asking for pity or saying I am a victim. We all need a little support and guidance a long the way. Every one is entitled to dignity and hope. Professionals who help others should know the most that they should treat patients with dignity and facilitate them to be as independent, autonomous and empowered as possible. Unfortunately, I am not seeing this trend. I notice a blaming and belittling attitude toward people who are ill. It would appear that the health care system is making people more dependent and helpless. Is it a business to them and that is all? It sickens me, but I will not give up either and like you, I will continue to fight the good fight! I hate labels too. karen


  • tawk gold member
    December 14, 2009

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    Wow what a heartfelt and so true to life write! Yes others want to help but try to take away our freedom and not let us learn how to function and live life to its fullest even with a disability. I love your last line I'm not "disabled", only bound till set free! Very well said if only others could just understand. My mental and some physical aliments keep me from doing the things and enjoying life like I would but I am still living, breathing and functioning. Thanks for sharing and I pray that things will get better for you.

    Hugs, Happy Holidays,

    Theresa

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