Why Do You Hesitate. Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

He had one eye, one arm, one leg
a landmine had removed the rest
he does not whinge or whine or beg.
His attitude is best expressed.

I’m still a man and I can do
almost as much as any guy.
A little slower that is true
but I can see no reason why.

You feel you have to pity me
I would much rather earn respect
Though not the man I used to be
I can do more than you expect.

Give me chance and I’ll show you
I still have skills which I can use
to do as well as others do.
Why hesitate what can you lose?

I draw the pension I am due
but need to boost my self esteem.
Prove to the world that I can do
much more than sit at home and dream.

Give me the opportunity
to demonstrate what I can do.
Ignore my disability
if I can do it so can you.

Just set your prejudice aside
and treat me as a normal guy
Give me a chance and then decide
to keep me on or say goodbye..

Why do employers constantly
turn down disabled veterans.
Are they so blind they cannot see
that veterans deserve a chance.
25-Apr-08
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