I show my affection in ways no one else can,
and my heart is bigger than anyone else you know.
My name is Sam, and I have Downs Syndrome,
but am I disabled any more?
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You seem to be a truth-telling poet, Dan. This poem speaks volumes about those who are seen as disabled while, in fact, they are very able in many significant ways, not the least in spirit. Consider sending this to the Special Olympics org.
These lines are my favorites:
'I wish your opinions of me
were wholly disabled.
For then you might see
that I am not.'
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You seem to be a truth-telling poet, Dan. This poem speaks volumes about those who are seen as disabled while, in fact, they are very able in many significant ways, not the least in spirit. Consider sending this to the Special Olympics org. These lines are my favorites: 'I wish your opinions of me were wholly disabled. For then you might see that I am not.'