Mongolism (Down's Syndrome)

Oval lynxed eyes having downward, inward slant,
Present on the sacrum a blue naevus spot.
The flat face and stunted fingers,
With little fingers curved inwards.

Large head with occiput flat,
Present on the iris a ’Brushfield’ spot.
He has fine silky hair
And complexion fair

Right from the birth has a diseased heart,
His tongue is protruded, and he is not smart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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