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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.

Date: 11/28/2016 3:11:00 PM

Darren, So happy you're true to yourself. It's the only way to live in peace :) Great poem!

Darren White
Date: 11/28/2016 3:19:00 PM

It's the only way to live. Acceptance of self is the key to survival.

Tim Smith

Date: 11/28/2016 2:48:00 PM

Be brave for you are who you are...show the world your love

Darren White
Date: 11/28/2016 2:52:00 PM

Yes, I will and I do Tim, thank you!

Claudia Polydoro

Date: 11/28/2016 4:36:00 AM

I love this poem... and I see and love you for who you are, my friend. <3 :)

Claudia Polydoro
Date: 11/29/2016 5:20:00 PM

Ohhh, we're sooo getting those Unicorns hats and slippers!!! :)

Darren White
Date: 11/28/2016 5:29:00 AM

Come here for a hug (((hug))) :) Now let's get those silly unicorn hats and slippers on hahaha

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/28/2016 3:04:00 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
Date: 11/28/2016 4:40:00 AM

Anne-Lise, thank you! And I am proud to be me and here's a smile back at you :) // Darren xx

Jan Allison

Date: 11/28/2016 2:25:00 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
Date: 11/28/2016 2:35:00 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.