I am disabled.

February 20, 2010

"Based on certain factors and circumstances, we are all at one point in time, at a disadvantage and this is our disability. It may not be mental and it may not be physical but it is present."

I have not written a poem in years but as I sat down to write the other day this is what came out.

I am disabled.

I look funny. I don’t understand.

People are staring at me.

I am disabled.

I am frustrated. I’m angry.

I don’t get it.

I am disabled.

I want to throw something. I’m going to cry.

I am afraid.

I am disabled.

I am a boy. I am a girl.

I am disabled.

I am young. I am old.

I am disabled.

I am black. I am white.

I am disabled.

I am an individual.

I am disabled.

I am strong. I am sensitive. I am smart.

I am disabled.

By Michelle Newlands