Glass half full

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An inspirational poem to anyone suffering a disability whatever it may be. 

Glass half full

When you look at me,
What you see is my reality.
I may appear down and broken,
But, handicap,
is not a word I prefer spoken.
Although I struggle with my plight,
I've not given up,
I continue to fight.
I accept this path,
I've been given,
And continue on with liven.
Some days, may be a struggle,
and hard to bare.
But,I continue on
forgetting despair.
Maybe, some days I want to give up,
But, with hope,
I continue to fill my cup.
I'm only as disabled as I allow myself to be,
And these simple thoughts,
allow me to be free.

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kochab commented on Glass half full

08-15-2009

wow this message carries such powerful feelings and they are aimed in a great direction. When we cease to look up, the only way to go is down. Always keep fighting dear for that is the only way to win the prize.

Troubador commented on Glass half full

07-30-2009

This poem is a testament to you the strength that you have shown throughout your trials is amazing. Your strength is present within your words. I love this poem It shows that you are a steadfast strong woman and an excellent poet.

chalkout91 commented on Glass half full

07-25-2009

you can be anything you want to be you control you no illness or other force can take your thoughts or your free will

786mona commented on Glass half full

07-25-2009

good job ! love it:) by the way the society poem is not true just wrote it:)

Oblaidon commented on Glass half full

07-23-2009

Spread your wings and fly because you are free to express yourself. Nice job! :)

A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness. It finds the thought and the thought finds the words.

Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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