"life's Up's and Down's"

The things in life we take for granted.
Like walking,writing and driving a car.
So many things to mention I don't know
                 where to start.
When you have kids and can't run or play.
I live in a wheelchair and it's so hard to sleep.
Thank God for family cause it's hard to make friends.
You can't ride a bike or throw a ball.
Your voice is slurred you can't write your name.
You never go out cause your filled with shame.
So don't look and feel sorry or bad for me.
Cause my heart is full of love for you to see.
     Teresa Skyles

This was wrote for hopes that people start thinking about the 
things that are taken for granted that most of us have everyday.
A dear sweet uncle told me if your disable on earth you already
have wings in heaven.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 9:26 PM
Teresa, thanks what you said about using my poem for your "ghost story" this year That sounds so great!! WIsh I could be there. Luv, Andrea
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October 21, 2010 at 3:01 PM
A lovely beautiful and exquisite piece of poetry .. lovely creative theme Teresa and making the reader aware of all the good and positive things in life taken for granted luv... a memorable poem .. enjoyed with luv..my friend..
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October 21, 2010 at 2:13 PM
You uncle must have been right, Teresa, for you have always seemed like an angel to me. You do have a lo of love in your heart, dear, and i shines in your poetry. Thank you for sharing this inspirational verse with us. Love, Carolyn
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October 21, 2010 at 1:58 PM
teresa, you have an amazing attitude. WEre you always in a wheelchair? How cool that you are one of the Autumn sisters!! Enjoyed seeing you today. Bye now. Luv, Andrea
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October 21, 2010 at 1:46 PM
this is a touching and truth filled write. I was on my motorcycle last night and was riding into the sunset and I had a thought that ran right in line with this work...How blessed I am to be able to do all I do...thank you....TAH
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