He's Our Joy

A poem about a shamed family member.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“He’s Our Joy”

He talks funny

But his disposition is sunny

Even though his tongue is too long

He’s not a loss

Just because his eyes are crossed

He’s never going to earn a degree

To his parents he’ll always cleave

He may have Downs

But he’s a joy to have around

The public might shame him

But they don’t see what makes us love him

He’s our precious joy

Our very own Mongoloid.

 

Reviews

[luciddreamer]

Well I don't need to rant...Poetic beat me to it :)...love ya...this is a great write here....I have had the fortune of knowing many people who are so called "mentally challenged." Funny thing though I have never seen them that way although I can't say that for many "normal" people I know :)

[Wondering Mind]

Sweet and touching

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down syndome..is one of those things that really grates me..peoples atitudes that these people do not have the rights of so called normal people...they had a programme here about a downs couple that were told that they couldn't marry and have kids..because they didn't have the mental capacity to understand what they were doing..I nearly kicked the tv in!!! They are human beings with the same emotions as everyone else..they are not second rate citizens..with help and guidance they can live complete lives..and should be given the opportunity to give back to society if they can and want to...sorry ..rant over