I thank God for my handicaps, for through them I have found myself, my work and my God.” — Helen Keller
Who are you
To judge me
So quickly
To define me
By the things
You think
Limit me?
Who are you
To look at me
With eyes of pity
When you don’t
Even know my story?
Who are you
To place me
In a box
You define
Tell the world
What I can
And cannot do
A stranger who
Doesn’t even know
My face
Doesn’t get
To define me
In that way
Who are you
To place limitations
On me
Without a clue
Of my capabilities?
(C) Michelle R Kidwell
Jan.11.2022
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Michelle Renee Kidwell
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This is powerful, Michelle. Thank you for sharing. An important reminder to never let someone define you. We could all learn a lesson here…
Fantastic
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