It Could be You

 The first Thursday in October is National poetry day. 



I was inspired to write this after hearing a man with cerabal palsy had to prove his health condition.  

It could be you. 

It could be you who the terrible accident hits.  

it could be you who lies in hospital for weeks, month's on end, losing friends, losing hope.  Gaining a wheelchair and other equipment you had to prove you have the strength and capacity to use.  

It could be you whose life is altered  by a diagnosis, having hurtful names hurled at you, being  pitied, refused entry on public transport, buildings.  

It could  be  you fighting  for equipment, fighting for support for medication ... 

And  being told you're not worth it, you cost too much, your parents shouldn't have 'bred' you.  

It could be you applying for jobs, only  for potential employers to dismiss you because all they see is the word 'disabled' and what you can't do, rather than what you can.  

It could  be you being asked ridiculous, belittling questions to decide at what level of disability a non medic, non scientist judges you.  

It could  be you,  this is me and many others experiences.

Lady Faye 

Oct 2021


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