January 20

ALTHOUGH I'm in a whellchair,
I can hear and see,
So when you have something to day - Talk to me.

Don't ask the wheelchair pusher
If I'd like a cup of tea,
I'm in charge of such affairs - Talk to me.

Don't speak words above my head,
Bend down by my side,
I have so few things left to me - Leave me my pride.

I prefer to have eye contact
Than staring at your knee,
So if you have a smile to spare - Give it to me.

Ann Rutherford