Welcome To My World

You think

I wanted to be

Disabled.

Unable

To hold down

A job?

Else

Use transit

During rush hour

Without curling up

Into a fetal position

On a subway bus

Or streetcar.

Forced

To swallow

A daily regiment

Of medication

Just to function.

Which

Some of the drugs

Have toxic side-effects

Upon my body.

Needing

Regular blood work

To test my organs

For any damage.

Knowing

How chemically sensitive

My body is.

Whenever

One of my drugs

Is changed.

Whom

In their right mind

Wants this

As their daily life?

Not I

But this

Is the reality

I live.

Author's Note

I write this, as explaination that being disable, is not a lifestyle choice, rather a reality, which can be very brutal, at times.

Reviews

[Peter H]

when i read you're poems i sense that anguish you hold . and i feel empathy :) keep writing theresa :)

[therisa]

Thank you, Peter. I write to release my frustrations and the pain, which is inside of me.

[Male Stokes Jr]

I think many people unknowingly overlook what it would be like to face another person's situation.. I can only imagine how hard things can be for you at times.. I feel like I've been through a lot too so I admire the strength of others who face a struggle.

[therisa]

Thank you, for your very kind words. Some days, its all of my strength, just to get up and face the world.

[Male Stokes Jr]

Stay strong and you're welcome

[therisa]

I will do my best.