Darren White Poet Rhyme

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Been There

I wear my clothes with dignity
My white lace shirt over my knees
I smile my smile to the one who sees
I am this boy, their eyes on me
I smile again for I don't care
For me no shame, I've been there

Too much is labelled, boxed away
My wheelchair, stutter, facial tics
No more of hiding, for me no fix
Accept me or not, I will stay
I smile again for I don't care
For me no shame, I've been there

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Carol B. November 28, 2016 at 3:11 PM Darren, So happy you're true to yourself. It's the only way to live in peace :) Great poem! Darren White November 28, 2016 at 3:19 PM It's the only way to live. Acceptance of self is the key to survival.

Tim Smith November 28, 2016 at 2:48 PM Be brave for you are who you are...show the world your love Darren White November 28, 2016 at 2:52 PM Yes, I will and I do Tim, thank you!

Claudia Polydoro November 28, 2016 at 4:36 AM I love this poem... and I see and love you for who you are, my friend. <3 :) Claudia Polydoro November 29, 2016 at 5:20 PM Ohhh, we're sooo getting those Unicorns hats and slippers!!! :) Darren White November 28, 2016 at 5:29 AM Come here for a hug (((hug))) :) Now let's get those silly unicorn hats and slippers on hahaha

Anne-Lise Andresen November 28, 2016 at 3:04 AM - Always be proud of who you are, Darren :) - A smile for the day :) - Best wishes for a beautiful day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Darren White November 28, 2016 at 4:40 AM Anne-Lise, thank you! And I am proud to be me and here's a smile back at you :) // Darren xx

Jan Allison November 28, 2016 at 2:25 AM Powerfully penned Darren:-) Be proud of who you are my friend:-) hugs Jan :-) I'm glad to see so much more in the media abouton these subjects - I recorded one the other day must sit and watch it later if I can:-) hugs Jan xx Darren White November 28, 2016 at 2:35 AM Thanks Jan :) I am proud of who I am, inside and out. Disabilities and strengths; walking or not; AND being the proverbial effeminate boy that writes poetry and loves dance :) If you want to know more on gender fluidity, try this TED-talk: https://youtu.be/YOkyc91eY90 // HUGS, Darren.