Feeling humble

Feeling humble

People stop and people stare;

It's not my fault, it isn't fair.

Why don't you look the other way

And give me a break for today.

I am an intelligent human being;

You've no idea the hell I'm living

In this prison every day;

Just give me a break for today.

I barely walk without assistance,

It's rare that I can walk the distance.

For me it's all hard work, no play

Just give me a break for today.

I wish you had some understanding

That I need some help with manual handling.

So don't be cruel to look at me this way,

I need to be left alone today.

I may be ill but I’m not dumb -

Can't remember the last time I had fun;

I cannot keep my illness at bay

So why can't you give me the time of day?

People stop and people stare

It seems the world just doesn’t care.

For the vulnerable, who need a little aid

But you look at me as if you're afraid.

So when you see me in the street

Don't look at the way I walk with my feet.

Look me in the eyes and say

I'm feeling humble that I met you today.

For Sue

Copyright Linda Lawrence

26^th August 2018