I was given an old book by a friend the other day, (from which I will be quoting soon - it's lovely), and inside the book I found a church newsletter with this wee verse in it. I felt it was very appropriate to share. I don't know who the author was, so cannot give credit.
BECAUSE
Because my body's not perfect
It doesn't mean my soul is not
Because my movements aren't fast
It doesn't mean my brain is not
Because my words don't rapidly fall
It doesn't mean my tears do not
Because I sometimes trip and stumble
It doesn't mean I can't see my way clear
Because you often do not understand
It doesn't mean I do not want you to.
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I don't think this was written specifically for RA, but it certainly has a lot of parallels with how we can sometimes feel.
I might print this up onto a card and hang it around my neck
hi jeanne
you know the poem really reminds me of something that i dont like.... if im hobbling along and walking really slowly, its incredible how many people look at you as if you've got some nasty contagious disease and treat you like you're a martian from outer space! I always feel like shouting "ok im limping badly but there's nothing i can do about it but i really am a normal person... honest!!!!" I can feel quite irrational about it I suppose, like i've got every right to limp and the attitude of people who treat me like im somehow different is just plain stupid!!
take care
anna
The poem is lovely and made me feel so much better, thank you.It was nice to see you on here again.Thanks Lisa, and I'm really pleased it made you feel better!! Long may it continue!
Beautiful....I love poetry!! Thanks for sharing.
Peace & Love...Neasy