My Truths
I was born with cerebral palsy
And did not walk until I was two…
I struggled to stand, balancing on my own legs impossible
crawling forced me to use my right hand for stability.
Once I began to take steps
in truth it became easier to ignore my right side
but then I had to learn to tie my shoes.
I stayed up late the night before my first day
of school scared I was going to fail
kindergarten before I had a chance
to show the teacher how I could succeed despite my
disability; I was very determined to prove my handicap did
not impede my ability to learn.
Success slipped through my grasp with the laces!
Copyright © Veronica Hosking | Year Posted 2024
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