Beautiful Butterfly

A tribute to the physically challenged children I work with everyday.

 

You see a broken body

and turn your head.

Take the time to look closer

and you’ll see that

I’m a beautiful butterfly.

My wings may be broken.

But still, l fly.

Still I fly and soar.

I am so much more

than this mechanical chair.

Things you take for granted

are my milestones.

If you enter my silent world

I’ll teach you much.

But don’t feel sorry for me.

I don’t want or need your pity.

I want your friendship, love

and acceptance.

I want to be

the beautiful butterfly

that I see

when I fly free.