Not the Poster Child
When I'm out and about,
Out living my life,
I can hear people talk.
They say:
"Aw, she's so helpless,
She can't walk."
"She shouldn't be drinking alcohol or be going on dates,
She's too disabled."
Well, guess what,
I'm not the poster child;
that sad, innocent face of disability
that needs your full attention and sympathy.
My spirit is wild and strong;
I'm just a young woman that loves to have fun.
My "condition" doesn't hold me back or keep me down.
I'm sorry if you're looking for a heartbreaking story,
You won't find it here;
You're looking at the wrong gal.
I'm not and never was that poster child. 😜
(c)Lena Holdman, all rights reserved 2017
Poet Notes: This poem was meant to be cheeky and sarcastic. I'm poking fun at people who treat me like I'm fragile and broken because of my CP, lol. 😁
