The Paralympics

I did it for myself, 
And I did it to win,
I did it for my health, 
And I did it to grin;
I did it to achieve, 
My capacities to detect,
And never wanted to leave 
My love elect. 

I did it to fit in, 
Not only for the buzz, 
But I did it so to chin 
My disability's fuzz;
I overcame my fear
Of looking the fool,
And met others dear 
To my failure tool.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Gupta Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 6:59 AM
Great ... enjoyed reading ...
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June 25, 2016 at 10:16 AM
Thanks Probir.
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