The thoughts of a young beautiful mentally disabled girl that I worked with years ago when I worked with the mentally challenged. They have hopes and thoughts too. Valentine
Honest and sad words shared in your words dear friend. Somethings we lost. Make us sad till we are done. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote
Sorry, Kathie, working to catch up. It's sad that some people think that the 'disabled' who are considered 'challenged' are different and therefore not as 'whole'. Generally, they have a life free of trauma and worry.
We are all made in God's image, not just the regular ones.
it is our duty as human beings to look out for each other. Those less fortunate ones just need looking after a little closer
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
No one wants to be born with a handicap, or be made fun of because they are different. We all need s.. read moreNo one wants to be born with a handicap, or be made fun of because they are different. We all need someone to care. Valentine
Everyone should be allowed to follow their dreams.
Know some disabled people that would put you to shame. It's all about attitude.
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
Paul, what I hated was some calling them names. My older sister's daughter was born normal, walked .. read morePaul, what I hated was some calling them names. My older sister's daughter was born normal, walked at 9 months, could go fast if we did not watch her. At a friends house she fell to the bottom af basement steps. Her eyes were even popped out of their sockets. She was left brain damaged. At 6 she was violent and had to be put into a group home. At 16 she died in the home from the head damage. God loves these people the same as He loves us. Kathie
7 Years Ago
You always get dumb people Kathie. That's a real shame about the kid. What a tragedy.
I think the most wonderful thing about this world is all of the different experiences people have. We all have a different perception of this world, whether we be healthy or sick, abled or disabled, young, old.. and our perceptions change over time as we gain new experiences. One perception is no less true than another's.
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
Dani, some of these are able to play music but not think or reason. Some are very sweet, others viol.. read moreDani, some of these are able to play music but not think or reason. Some are very sweet, others violent. But it is not their fault. They are God's children the same as we are. Kathie
I have a key rule: Whenever something seems perfect, run as fast as you can. When caught in a play of perfection, it's easy to be blinded and not see the darkness intrude, and before you know it you're caught in a maze, like you say.
Beautiful poem.
// O
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
These were mostly children who could not think or reason, they are dropped into the system for the s.. read moreThese were mostly children who could not think or reason, they are dropped into the system for the state to take care of. Kathie
A lovely poem on this girl. it is a great gift for her. You also maintained the rhymes very well in this piece. I love the following lines of this piece, Valentine. "A warm smile...covers her face;
Of a frown...there... is never a trace.
A life so perfect... that it seems,
She has found, the American Dream."
Though every line is heart-touching. Thanks for sharing.
The tragedy of severe mental illness often leaves people at the margins of society. I worked in the field 40 years and have seen some tragedy played out again and again. Back at the turn of the century and the early to mid 1900s women were sent to mental institutions for getting pregnant out of wedlock or others because they embarrassed their families.
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
These were the very young mostly who were severely mentally challenged. Some were dropped into the s.. read moreThese were the very young mostly who were severely mentally challenged. Some were dropped into the system and totally forgotten by family. Kathie
yes i`m sure they have the same feelings,hopes and dreams as we do..
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
Ron, They do not think very deeply, some are mute, others speak quite well. Some just lay. One the.. read moreRon, They do not think very deeply, some are mute, others speak quite well. Some just lay. One they found after years in the state homes was totally normal brain wise, yet her family had dumped her there to get rid of an unwanted mouth to feed. Kathie
seemingly I reflect on being a dreamer myself....nice
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
These people have very little to dream with, many just exist, others seem almost normal brain wise. .. read moreThese people have very little to dream with, many just exist, others seem almost normal brain wise. All made and loved by God. Kathie