Disability
It’s all about perspective.
To you, I’m Dissed.
Disadvantaged.
Dismissed, before I even get a chance to.
Whether I’m ‘weak’ in the mind,
Or ‘weak’ at the knees.
Your mind’s made up,
Before I even get a chance to plead.
You judge me on appearances.
Refuse to look beyond my disability.
Take no time to read between the lines.
You think you are better than me.
I am a disabled person.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t have ability.
I am a disabled person.
Who has a different ability.
To Dad, thank you for teaching me how to see the world differently, through your eyes.
The Neon Squid 