Disabled Is A Label
Perhaps some would say I am a loser
as I reside in this wheelchair's cold frame,
but their thoughts can follow me down the track
while the finish line's glow waves colours; bright.
Determination settled in these veins
after that car spiralled out of control,
and now, I am an athlete; strong willed pride.
Disabled is a label that flutters
in ignorant winds of society,
laughter accompanies that as I stretch
limits across personality's grin,
perseverance carried me, obstacles
were shattered as I cruised difficulties.
So the next time you catch me in your sight,
please think before you let that pity free.
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Submitted on June 04, 2010
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 594 |
Words | 103 |
Stanzas | 2 |
Stanza Lengths | 7, 8 |
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