Before I lost my eye sight, I worked with delayed children. This poem describe the feelings each with such a disability display. They just want to be like every other human being. Bravo! I salute you in a very emotional and touching write.

Good for you, Linda! This is a needed message. Isn't it odd that in some sub-cultures, handicapped persons are treated as being very special - perhaps more in tune with God. We "civilized" people are somewhat handicapped in our priorities.

Ted

I worked with handicapped and The Mental Challenged Children it is so sad. But they are so loveable and very intuitive Wonderful little bbeings that just want to be normal and strive so hard on challenges. This touched me Deeply they are all SPECIAL and Unique and loved by God Deeply.....

Thank you for this voice and tribute to them Linda.

Blessings,
Joselyn

O u t s t a n d i n g, i n d e e d. As a former developmental center
therapist, I salute your dedication to helping educate the public
about the way our society tends to treat the 'different.' Though
most of the handicapped children I knew met life head-on -- with
joy and spirit and determination --, even those who were very
young sensed when they were being talked down to or otherwise
treated with disdain. This is a beautifully rendered tribute -- may not be the right word, forgive me -- and I very much admire it and
y o u. Thank you! 'Pea' <3 PS: Handicapped adults get less
sympathy? Perhaps you would do the favor of writing a poem about them? I feel that we all have handicaps of one kind or another. But. . .as I recover from a broken arm and disloacted shoulder, I find that my empathy for the physically handicapped is stronger. So much frustration to deal with, not to mention pain. Thanks again!!XOX

This write was extremely thoughtful and well written. I could feel your compassion in every word. Very well done!! You have a heart of gold.
Hugs, Laura

An outstanding and very touching write my friend...tugs at the heart strings indeed! All children are special and beautiful and your write serves as a great reminder that just because one is a bit different on the outside the inside is still a feeling, caring, giving, and loving human. Very emotional write about a topic that many avoid, you've penned it well.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Thank You for making the difference.

A profound composition depicting reality of our time. Very inspiring ~ leading the reader on to thoughts of social co-responsibility, and humanity in fraternity.

In gratitude and admiration,


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Great work

Linda,

I remember this one: it moved me then, it moves me now: should be required of all so-called "normals" to live a day in their shoes (or chair, if it were). Then they'd learn: we hope. Tragic how society treats those less fortunate. There, but for the Grace of God, go we..............thank you for reposting this. It needs to be shouted from the rooftops!

(((HUGS)))) and love, karla.

This should be required reading for all, but especially for teachers or those who deal with children with special needs on a regular basis! God bless them, and especially the dear children who live with disability every day! I understand; I have been there, and still am~! Very well done; my hats off to you, (((Dear Heart)))~

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Am saving this beauty; it's a keeper! :)

OH MY GOD! You were born to write!
you're tracking me !!??? Trust me I will tracking you as well!
Oh my what an excellent , excellent poem and You know I Have great love for children and my mom's been wheel chair bound for a long and I am her sole care taker and You are an Outstanding Yes AWESOME AWESOEM AUTHOR ';
The contents the rhythm all of it! OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!1
God bless you always in all wonderful ways!!!!!!!
peace',
Rich Criso

Well written. Though now 45 I remember when my brother was in high school. One of the first being main streams into public school. He was Mongloid and I remember him coming home from high school some days saying it hurt his feelings when they called him stupid or dumby. Lady J

Through your words, the saddened heart of the handicapped and disabled is laid open to the world for our better understanding.
This is a blessed message for us all.

This is a sad write Linda, but it is very true. When I worked with the disabled, and would take them in the shopping malls for their entertainment, some people would walk away avoiding their wheelchair, and if a comment was made, some would turn the other way pretending they didn't hear. (VERY SAD INDEED), and when I'd return home with these people they'd ask what did they do wrong? A tear would often form in my eye as it was too hard to comprehend how some could be so cruel. God Bless you Linda, love Holly

Truly heartbreaking, and this poem should be posted in schools.

In no way was the truth of this pen disabled.Powerful pen.

...It can happen to anyone too..

Oh, Linda! This is the most beautiful poem I've ever read and the most glorious tribute ever to disabled children and persons in general. You have really captured what the disabled feels like--because I have a beloved friend with a disability who feels similarly. God bless.

yaeh..its something to be thought of by all of us..good work

Excellently Done Write Right On!

All Handicapped Children Enter Therein Kingdom Of (God)...Nothing Is More Important In His Eyes Of (God) Than Little Children Come 1st...

Your True Friend TRASK

Your thoughts show depth of heart and sincerity of thought...a nice expression and view of the reality that so many are confined to...yet they strive to be all that they can be...


nice work.....Art Sun...