No Simple Life

Life is simple but not for me
It's just not easy doing ABC
People think that I'm lazy
I just thought I was going crazy
It's hard to do my work I find
Because It's always on my mind
Reading, writing and arithmetic
Do I reeally have to do it?
Not being able to read write or spell
Living in this bubble of hell
I try to escape from thoughts and strife
No one knows my secret life
Or the struggle that I face each day
Dyslexia is real and it won't go away..

Hazel Connelly
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Goff Avatar
October 28, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Perfect...jimbo
Connelly Avatar
October 28, 2012 at 10:28 AM
That's life James. :-) Hazel
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October 24, 2012 at 7:51 AM
Hazel, a very late congrats on your win in my contest. This poem really touched me. My husband has dyslexia, and I know how much has effected him. I love the notes and letters he has sent me, for over 23 years now. I treasure each one. The heart recognizes each word. Wisdom speaks a universal language. Cheers. Cyndi
Connelly Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Thank you Cyndi. :-)
O'Leary Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Good description of a difficult situation... Congratulations on your win! Terry
Connelly Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Thanks Terry.:-)
Kendrick Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Connelly Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Thanks Sara. :-)
Sweetheart Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 9:21 AM
CONGRATS HAZEL ON A MARVELOUS WRITE AND WIN LUV ..
Connelly Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Thank you. :-)
Grisetti Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 8:12 AM
My son is dyslexic, so I know how hard it is to do simple things. You have a lovely poetic voice. Congratulations.
Connelly Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Thank you Joann. :-)
Brown Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Congratulations on your 10th place win in Cyndi's contest Hazel. Love, Carol XXXX
Connelly Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Thanks Carol. :-)
Connelly Avatar
October 3, 2012 at 6:53 AM
Thank you Richard, glad I'm here.
Palmer Avatar
October 3, 2012 at 6:43 AM
nice write Hazel,burst the bubble it will get simpler,welcome to the Soup
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