Disability Poem by Eric Cockrell

she has a disability,
she's not an alien,
not some freak!

she has feelings and dreams,
just like you!
she works hard, harder than most,

and gets things done,
in spite of......
she loves to read and to think,

her mind is not warped....
she doesnt want your pity,
she wants your respect.

she's human, not a joke,
she's nobody's mistake,
with a heart open and caring....

she can do what you can,
and maybe even more....
for her disability is not

the judgement of ignorance!
a human being, beautiful young woman,
whose dreams may change the world!