Disability is Not a Dirty Word
A poem about the disabled people in the world.23 total reviews
Comment from jmdg1954
Those with a disability have the right to achieve greatness as does anyone else! I'm a huge baseball fan. There was a pitcher by the name of Jim Abbott. Jim had one hand. Yet he made it to the major leagues, pitched well to be in a teams starting rotation and by the way.... pitched a no hitter. Not many pitchers can say that.
There are so many examples to name. But like anything else, you need the will and desire.
Anyone, anyone can achieve!
Harry, thanks for this great post.
John
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Those with a disability have the right to achieve greatness as does anyone else! I'm a huge baseball fan. There was a pitcher by the name of Jim Abbott. Jim had one hand. Yet he made it to the major leagues, pitched well to be in a teams starting rotation and by the way.... pitched a no hitter. Not many pitchers can say that.
There are so many examples to name. But like anything else, you need the will and desire.
Anyone, anyone can achieve!
Harry, thanks for this great post.
John
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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You are so right John. Thank you for your great review. I really appreciate it!
Comment from LJbutterfly
I retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs where all types of disabilities were displayed among the employees, including employees with seeing-eye dogs, wheel chairs, crutches, and artificial limbs. Some were veterans, and some were civilians.
Your poem serves as encouragement and inspiration for the disabled, and is sensitizing to the non-disabled person. Thank you for focusing on disabilities.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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I retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs where all types of disabilities were displayed among the employees, including employees with seeing-eye dogs, wheel chairs, crutches, and artificial limbs. Some were veterans, and some were civilians.
Your poem serves as encouragement and inspiration for the disabled, and is sensitizing to the non-disabled person. Thank you for focusing on disabilities.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Well, thank you so much for your great review! I really appreciate that! As a disabled Veteran I always fight for the rights of the disabled.
Comment from Shanbreen
Your poem rings so much of the truth. Disabled people did not choose to be disabled. They are as much human beings as we are.
"It's alright to let out a sigh."
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Your poem rings so much of the truth. Disabled people did not choose to be disabled. They are as much human beings as we are.
"It's alright to let out a sigh."
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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You are so right Shanbreen. As a disabled Veteran I did not choose this life, but I make the best of it. Thank you so much for your review. I really appreciate it!
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
This is a very good narrative about the world of handicapped people. "It's alright to finish third " is a GREAT line. Paul tells us we don't have to win the race, we just need to finish.
Very good poem in style and content.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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This is a very good narrative about the world of handicapped people. "It's alright to finish third " is a GREAT line. Paul tells us we don't have to win the race, we just need to finish.
Very good poem in style and content.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much Robert. I really appreciate your review!
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Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Harry, what a wonderful statement that had to be told. I have a physical disability (I walk with a walker) and I suffer bouts of depression.
Yet my dreams and goals are just as high as anyone's, and can be realized thanks to people who think like you.
A good friend of mine with MD, he passed around age 26 and who attended Penn State like me) told me I shouldnt say "I'm mentally ill,"but "I have a mental illness")
Like you say in your poem, there is a difference.
A person should not be defined by their disability, but rather,
their abilities.
Great poem, Harry.
I'm sorry I don't have six stars to give you, you are really deserving of them.
Best wishes!
Cindy
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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Harry, what a wonderful statement that had to be told. I have a physical disability (I walk with a walker) and I suffer bouts of depression.
Yet my dreams and goals are just as high as anyone's, and can be realized thanks to people who think like you.
A good friend of mine with MD, he passed around age 26 and who attended Penn State like me) told me I shouldnt say "I'm mentally ill,"but "I have a mental illness")
Like you say in your poem, there is a difference.
A person should not be defined by their disability, but rather,
their abilities.
Great poem, Harry.
I'm sorry I don't have six stars to give you, you are really deserving of them.
Best wishes!
Cindy
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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You are so right Cindy. Disabilities do not define your wants, needs, and hopes. Keep your head held high!
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Thank you, Harry!
Comment from Shirley Ann Bunyan
A great shout out for disabled people, Harry. The poem reads really well. Your rhymes flow naturally and the sentiment is real without being 'gushy'. Well done.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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A great shout out for disabled people, Harry. The poem reads really well. Your rhymes flow naturally and the sentiment is real without being 'gushy'. Well done.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much Shirley. As a disabled Veteran that means a lot to me. I try to fight for the little guys. I really appreciate your review!
Comment from gansach
This is a great poem of encouragement for those people dealing with "different abilities" (as I've heard someone describe disabilities). All you need to do is watch the Paralympics to see that they can accomplish so much, sometimes even more than a fully-abled person can. Very nicely done!
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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This is a great poem of encouragement for those people dealing with "different abilities" (as I've heard someone describe disabilities). All you need to do is watch the Paralympics to see that they can accomplish so much, sometimes even more than a fully-abled person can. Very nicely done!
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much gansach. And yes, the Paralympics were great! As a disabled Veteran that means a lot to me. I really appeciate your review!
Comment from phoegon
I needed to read this. This is an excellent piece of work. I agree wholeheartedly that disability is not a dirty word. I won't go into that here; beyond it is what I believe we make it. We all have demons in our lives, and this work hit me deeply. Thank you again; I hope, like me, another reads this work and it connects with them too.
That all aside, the flow of the piece is great, it reads smoothly, and there are no unnecessary words. The only thing I'd suggest, if possible, to include is a break in the work through the language to help the reader reflect more before going on to the next chunk of the work. I'm sorry I don't know what change that would be, but I believe you could do it with this or another work. I gave it a 6-star for a reason. :) Have a great day.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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I needed to read this. This is an excellent piece of work. I agree wholeheartedly that disability is not a dirty word. I won't go into that here; beyond it is what I believe we make it. We all have demons in our lives, and this work hit me deeply. Thank you again; I hope, like me, another reads this work and it connects with them too.
That all aside, the flow of the piece is great, it reads smoothly, and there are no unnecessary words. The only thing I'd suggest, if possible, to include is a break in the work through the language to help the reader reflect more before going on to the next chunk of the work. I'm sorry I don't know what change that would be, but I believe you could do it with this or another work. I gave it a 6-star for a reason. :) Have a great day.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your great review! I really appreciate that!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I enjoyed your poem and usually disabled people are very courageous and live their lives to the full, it is able bodied people who are often flawed, a fine poem, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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I enjoyed your poem and usually disabled people are very courageous and live their lives to the full, it is able bodied people who are often flawed, a fine poem, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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Yes, Dolly. You are so right. As a disabled Veteran I can tell you that you are correct when you say able bodied people are often flawed. Thank you for your review. I really appreciate that!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Disabled people are just as special, probably more so, as the rest of us. When I was teaching, I always got the special students put in my class. My paraprofessional wasn't happy about it and complained to me about the extra work. I told her I didn't mind. I'd rather have those students in my class than have them with a teacher who didn't want them. The other grade level teachers didn't want them and said it loudly and proudly. My opinion, they should have found another occupation. Teaching wasn't for them. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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Disabled people are just as special, probably more so, as the rest of us. When I was teaching, I always got the special students put in my class. My paraprofessional wasn't happy about it and complained to me about the extra work. I told her I didn't mind. I'd rather have those students in my class than have them with a teacher who didn't want them. The other grade level teachers didn't want them and said it loudly and proudly. My opinion, they should have found another occupation. Teaching wasn't for them. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2024
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As a Disabled Veteran. I thank you and commend you for doing such a great job! Thank you for your great review too! I really appreciate that!