My God Karla,
Let me say this and I will let everyone else ponder.
One of the greatest minds of our lifetime is bound to a wheelchair and cannot speak except though a computer aided device. Yet his opinion is sought out above all others in matters that most all "normal" folks can not even begin to fathom....Who?
Dr. Steven Hawking, Astrophysicist at Cambridge University.
Karla,
We were made in God's image, but not perfect. He said "love one another." He meant it. He didn't say to love only those who look "normal" - whatever that is.
Your writing speaks loudly and clearly about the limitations faced by many. Sadly, society imposes many of these limitations by their attitude. This attitude needs to change - your writing is a good start. I hope all who read this will share this problem with others and that eyes will open and change behaviors.
I most be blind, I haven't see disabled people, I only see a brother or a sister going about a difficult time.
They aren't hidden in plain sight, I see them, I want to see them and I will fight for the right of see them and not be pushed under the carpet like unwanted dirt.
Georg
...well said...this write...of blind eyes...who see well with all too many judgements. Perhaps the pointing fingers are those with the real disability.
John
Good for you for speaking up Karla, you are a beautiful human being and I know what you are saying as we raised our nephew from the age of nine who has a disability and the comments that he had to deal with from the public were unbelieavable. We soon made him realize to ignor those people, they weren't ignorant they had disabilities they couldn't control. It made him have a bigger heart.
Thank you for sharing.
I can certainly feel this one and I tell you it is even worst when you have a hidden disability, I am almost 6 foot and weight 260 pounds but sometimes because of my bad heart I need to park (legally with a plate) in a handicapped spot and you should see some of the looks and comments I get.
Fee
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on September 23, 2007
Excellent writing,thank you so much for writing this..Hugsssssss sweet lady
Karla, you have brought to life a real and significant problem.
I would suggest you go to my list of poems and look for "Can we be friends" this write was based on my own personal experience and addresses the theme of your writing.
Karla, oh...how this touched me today, this poem was needed for the world to read. I feel many of the handicapped are looked at as people wanting attention from othersand not someone who has a serious problem. No one knows how it is to be handicapped unless you've walked in one's shoes. Many of us aren't fortunate to have good sound bones and healthy bodies, but we try to live with what we have and put a step forward everyday. This is a marvelous message to the world.
This is a cause that is very dear to my heart: to see the disabled treated as equals, to be given the same opportunities as the "normal" people. (What is "normal", anyway??) We need to get rid of the stone-age mentalities of hiding us away. We are here, like you said, we are NOT going away!! Well done; brava! This needs to be shouted from the rooftops!!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :)
Maybe through our writings, we can change the world and show people what WE disabled are capable of! :)
Dear Karla,
God gives us cards and we play them, the good and the bad. You, my dear, got aces, and you play them well. For it's not what you see that matters, it's what you don't see, and you were given so much more than the bastards that look at you as if you have less. Forgive them, they just don't know what matters. We do, and we love you for it. * Glen *
Oh Karla!! How I despise those hateful people! The disabled are close to my heart and deserve any and all the able can give them. The disabled do exist and deserve admiration for the hurdles they cross to make their lives. Anything the able can do to aid in making the road easier for the disabled should be done with joy and pleasure. They should not be done with pity or "well, if I have to" attitudes. Thought provoking write Karla! Go get 'em!!
Annie
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Let me say this and I will let everyone else ponder.
One of the greatest minds of our lifetime is bound to a wheelchair and cannot speak except though a computer aided device. Yet his opinion is sought out above all others in matters that most all "normal" folks can not even begin to fathom....Who?
Dr. Steven Hawking, Astrophysicist at Cambridge University.
Walt
We were made in God's image, but not perfect. He said "love one another." He meant it. He didn't say to love only those who look "normal" - whatever that is.
Your writing speaks loudly and clearly about the limitations faced by many. Sadly, society imposes many of these limitations by their attitude. This attitude needs to change - your writing is a good start. I hope all who read this will share this problem with others and that eyes will open and change behaviors.
God bless you,
Kathy
They aren't hidden in plain sight, I see them, I want to see them and I will fight for the right of see them and not be pushed under the carpet like unwanted dirt.
Georg
God Bless
Michelle~
John
Thank you for sharing.
Newfie Hugs coming your way, Rose
Fee
I would suggest you go to my list of poems and look for "Can we be friends" this write was based on my own personal experience and addresses the theme of your writing.
Cheers,
Dan
This is a cause that is very dear to my heart: to see the disabled treated as equals, to be given the same opportunities as the "normal" people. (What is "normal", anyway??) We need to get rid of the stone-age mentalities of hiding us away. We are here, like you said, we are NOT going away!! Well done; brava! This needs to be shouted from the rooftops!!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :)
Maybe through our writings, we can change the world and show people what WE disabled are capable of! :)
God gives us cards and we play them, the good and the bad. You, my dear, got aces, and you play them well. For it's not what you see that matters, it's what you don't see, and you were given so much more than the bastards that look at you as if you have less. Forgive them, they just don't know what matters. We do, and we love you for it. * Glen *
Annie