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WHEELS My darling, holding hands in plain view Is not the easiest thing to do For you I don’t really care, They already stare! Nothing special, from my point of view My darling, hop on my wheelchair Much faster there I care About your frown You look a bit down Baby, if I don’t why should you care? My darling, let’s grow some thick skin I love you my man You can Smile and ignore Although you abhor This, and prefer to stay in. My darling, I will be there for you Stay here with me Don’t flee Ride wheels and be free Gay wheels, don’t you see? We’ll stand out, whatever we do My darling, don’t make such a fuss I’ll carry the weight It’s great Don’t be scared, be you I am me, and we do Make a great pair, be blind but for us

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/9/2016 12:02:00 AM

Beautifully expressed poem, Darren. Written w/verve and mendacity. A great combo of poetic courage on a sensitive subject. Very deft grafting of another disability on the last line ... be blind ... that was a brilliant touch to an already excellent poem. Great poetry, sir. Love and peace to you from the RW (Romantic Warrior.)

Darren White
Date: 12/9/2016 12:56:00 AM

Very sensitive subject yes, and when you take wheelchairs or being gay out of the equation, it is quite universal too. But yes, this is my reality, my wheelchair and me being gay :) Thank you RW

Stephen Pennell

Date: 12/7/2016 4:42:00 AM

A poem that carry's two important messages live and let live stephen

Darren White
Date: 12/7/2016 5:51:00 AM

Indeed, and accept yourself for who you are :)

Doug Vinson

Date: 12/5/2016 2:00:00 AM

Kick-butt poem, telling it like it is, or like it should be. Don't lose the melody.

Darren White
Date: 12/5/2016 2:03:00 AM

Never :) Thanks Doug.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 12/4/2016 4:06:00 PM

Apart from the lesson this poem teaches, it sounds like lyric. Excellent poem.............A.M.

Darren White
Date: 12/4/2016 10:53:00 PM

Thanks for noticing! I had absolutely a melody in my head while writing this, so maybe, one day?

Claudia Polydoro

Date: 12/4/2016 2:48:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem, Darren! Always hold your head high and be proud of who you are, because you are an amazing person! I am proud of being your friend - love you

Darren White
Date: 12/4/2016 10:52:00 PM

Thank you my friend, I AM proud, and I love you too :)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/4/2016 2:07:00 PM

What a beautiful uplifting romantic poem Darren - I guess it must be difficult at times but be proud of who you are - why hide your love away - it shines through my friend :-) :-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White
Date: 12/4/2016 2:11:00 PM

Thanks Jan :) I am perfectly comfortable with my wheelchair, it has its problems from time to time yes, but still. It's the combo gay-wheelchair that attarcts the most attention. But it's okay, I am used to it :) HUGS, Darren.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 12/4/2016 2:02:00 PM

I really enjoyed this poem, Darren. I like the contrast between the colloquial speech and the weighty issues and emotions, nicely done!

Darren White
Date: 12/4/2016 2:09:00 PM

Thank you, it is the sort of conversation I am having in my head, spoken 'aloud' in this poem :)