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Dedicated to my friend Darren White, a leader, and someone who inspires me!

The Man In the Wheelchair

He comes rolling around
I hear the wheels, I know the sound
Everyone clears out of the way
Except me, I stand my ground
 	With a smile and stay

We talk and laugh and debate all day
Drinkin coffees and sometimes cafe laities
Now people look and see him there
I see only a friend who loves and cares

Autistic they say, yet I am blind
I see only a man who is strong and kind
Now I may be a fool, but that's ok
With a friend as that, I got lots to say

I tell him this and I tell him that
He tells me stories, and that's a fact
Now I may not be the most patient man
Yet he, is one who somehow understands

As violins play he dances and sways
Dreaming of times where enfants joued
Knowing the world has its cruel days
He kept his smile, through spring to may
	In life's sorrows, we both sit in silence

As times keeps moving and slips away

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 11/26/2017 8:30:00 AM
Sorry my friend,that I previously missed this great poem and its well deserved POTD AWARD. I can relate a bit about the being immobile, as once in my youth, I spent a long time walking on crutches due to a motorcycle accident. A truly fine tribute and revelation of the great character you have my friend. A fav..
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Date: 11/25/2017 9:14:00 AM
Congrats, Arthur. What a touching poem of sincere friendship. Love it.
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Date: 11/12/2017 8:30:00 AM
Lovely work Arthur, sorry I’m late congratulating you...
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Date: 11/9/2017 11:42:00 AM
This is such a wonderful tribute, Arthur, you are such a great and loving friend to all of us,, Hugs dear friend ... and congratulations on POTD
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Date: 11/8/2017 4:19:00 AM
Such a sweet tribute :) Congratulations on your POTD!! Best, Judy
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Date: 11/7/2017 3:36:00 PM
A beautiful tribute Arthur! Congratulations on having it honored as POTD! I can relate. I spent six months in a wheelchair and it really limits your mobility. I feel for anyone spending their days in one. : )
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Date: 11/7/2017 3:06:00 AM
Congratulations on achieving POTD with this wonderful heartfelt tribute Arthur. :)
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Date: 11/6/2017 5:47:00 PM
Wonderful poem, Art!
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Date: 11/6/2017 3:41:00 PM
Such a heartwarming poem, Arthur. Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD honor! Sandra
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Date: 11/6/2017 3:33:00 PM
Beautiful tribute, Arthur. Kudos on POTD. Love and joy always.
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Date: 11/6/2017 1:05:00 PM
Hi Arthur, What a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to Darren. I know he just loves it. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Date: 11/6/2017 12:35:00 PM
- Sounds like a good friend, Arthur - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/6/2017 11:06:00 AM
grats on the potd Art.
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Date: 11/6/2017 10:23:00 AM
I love this - It could even apply to people who are "different" tho not wheelchair bound. The picture itself is inspiring, but your poetry, Wow! Congratulations.
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Date: 11/6/2017 9:55:00 AM
Arthur, I have a lot of friends in wheelchairs, and all I see is the person. Which is the way it is suppose to be. This is a great poem. I would rate this poem a double 9. Have a nice day my friend.
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Date: 11/6/2017 8:29:00 AM
Wonderful poem! I had to sit in a wheelchair for a half year after an accident and your poems bring memories of great and loving people helping me in my time of need.
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Date: 11/6/2017 6:18:00 AM
A wonderful poem it is...not for a day but for always...Congratulations Arthur
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Date: 11/6/2017 5:58:00 AM
many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/6/2017 5:44:00 AM
Congrats on POTD! Inspiring write.
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Date: 11/6/2017 5:16:00 AM
Love <3
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Date: 11/6/2017 4:21:00 AM
PotD <3 See this autist smile broadly :D
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Date: 11/5/2017 7:58:00 PM
This is a very nice look at what lies deep inside a human's heart. A poem that shows very well your compassion, Arthur, and what an amazing picture to go with it.
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Date: 11/5/2017 4:13:00 PM
unspoken words are sometimes the loudest.....loved it Seren
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/6/2017 12:43:00 PM
Thanks Seren! Hugs!
Date: 11/5/2017 3:44:00 PM
Kindred spirits :). It’s a blessing to have such a friendship. Arthur this is such a touching write. You’re both great guys! A fav.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/6/2017 12:43:00 PM
Thank you Carol!
Date: 11/5/2017 2:55:00 PM
What a wonderful tribute to Darren, he is a young man who inspires many on soup:-) hugs jan xx
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/6/2017 12:42:00 PM
Yes he sure does!! thanks Jan!
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