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Still sick, so here's another 'old' one, written about a year ago when I decided to start writing poems in English :)

Wheels are my legs effectively And faster than your legs can be And I can spin around you see? And outrun you eternally. I even race the stairs you know From all up here to down below And scoop you up, and there we go We do it ten times in a row. I park my chair next to my bed Now leave it there, don’t make me sad. You want to race it? Don’t be mad, I need my chair, right now, nuff said! You have your legs, I have my wheels. I know exactly how it feels, To fall in love head over heels, With an object that forever steals Part of my independent ways. I have sometimes my sombre days I always know though, it’s a phase. I am right here, my wheelchair stays! *** August 2016 Copyright © Darren White

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 5/18/2017 4:07:00 PM

Charming and whimsical ... and such the RIGHT attitude and perspective! Love it ...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/19/2017 4:54:00 AM

You are an inspiration and a new hero of mine ... when I start feeling sorry for myself, I remember how supportive and positive you are, and it keeps things in perspective. I am so grateful to have made your friendship!

Darren White
Date: 5/18/2017 10:14:00 PM

Fun, isn't it :) I always try to add a little humour to the poems where I introduce some of my 'flaws' to people :)

Sara Ella

Date: 5/16/2017 7:40:00 PM

I love this poem! It is fun!!! As long as you watch the racing down the stairs O.O :D

Darren White
Date: 5/16/2017 11:49:00 PM

Haha, nice you're such a good sport, my friend ;)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/16/2017 12:02:00 PM

=) Love your zeal Piroet... Burning rubber pirouettes! xomo

Darren White
Date: 5/16/2017 11:49:00 PM

Haha, indeed, the smell mo!

Funom Makama

Date: 5/16/2017 10:45:00 AM

Such a great poem my wonderful colleague. Your consistency in thoughts, creativity and producing excellent poetry is worth emulating and admiring. Keep on giving us 7 pointers.

Darren White
Date: 5/16/2017 12:05:00 PM

Thank you so very much for your wonderful compliments :)

Hannah Borke

Date: 5/16/2017 6:03:00 AM

Lately I read poems without commenting, but am now giving a comment for a comment. You are the true poet I was referring to.

Darren White
Date: 5/16/2017 6:42:00 AM

Thank you Hannah, that is a great compliment :)

Jeremy Smith

Date: 5/15/2017 7:43:00 PM

Very uplifting, Darren!! Old or new, there great!!

Darren White
Date: 5/16/2017 12:24:00 AM

Thanks Jeremy :)

Phillip Garcia

Date: 5/15/2017 11:17:00 AM

This is wheelie good too. Like skipping through a garden holding hands with a dandelion. Or, maybe that's insensitive to say in this case, lemme try again. It's like rolling down a plywood ramp towards a garden being pushed by a dandelion. This is my way of saying I like your poem, just to be clear.

Darren White
Date: 5/15/2017 12:21:00 PM

I'm wheelie happy you like my poem :) And yeh, I understood, Fanks!

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/15/2017 9:26:00 AM

Again, my friend, I've got to say I love your spirited outlook on life; and I see that almost nothing will stop you . . . no wonder you can fly so high:) Amitiés

Darren White
Date: 5/15/2017 9:42:00 AM

Almost is the right word here ;) Thank you my friend :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/15/2017 8:09:00 AM

You are such a wonderful inspiration, Darren. I have been in a wheelchair from time to time. I can't imagine having to use one for my entire life. A very uplifting read:)

Darren White
Date: 5/15/2017 9:41:00 AM

I understand. The pain is the hardest to deal with, isn't it?

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/15/2017 8:42:00 AM

Yes I still have my chair and sometimes when my back hurts so much I can't walk, then I have to use it. Most days I get around with just a cane but then there are times when I've tried to do something I'm not supposed to and wind up back in the darned thing for a few days.

Darren White
Date: 5/15/2017 8:37:00 AM

Oh, you did? Do you still have to? Yes, it was hard to deal with it, but when it becomes clear it will not change, it's better to get used to it. And so I did. :) Thanks Daniel!

Chris Green

Date: 5/15/2017 6:50:00 AM

On your mark, get set...go! Hey, come back here, not so fast, I was just kidding. :) This was fun Darren. I read some of the other comments and yes, stairs and wheelchairs don't go to well together. But, did you win the race?

Darren White
Date: 5/15/2017 8:32:00 AM

Hahaha, OH yes I won. And then my chair was confiscated and I had to stay in bed, as punishment hahaha, Was a few years ago. I started a new movement there, more kids started doing that... They were NOT happy with me for a while :D

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/15/2017 6:35:00 AM

Oh my gosh Darren I didn't know. Are you kidding me. You are a daredevil. I'm so sorry. I truly didn't know Darren. Allow me to say then, Now behave yourself mr..... Further, you guessed it, the race is on with cards after all. Yahoo, I'll win (lol) Score one for me (another lol)

Darren White
Date: 5/15/2017 6:38:00 AM

Good you didn't know, now ssshhhhh don't tell Sara, get your chair, and we'll RACE! LOL

Jan Allison

Date: 5/15/2017 6:34:00 AM

Your optimism for in life is infectious - I'll race you to the bar ... coffee bar that is!:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White
Date: 5/15/2017 6:39:00 AM

Order me some espresso Jan, a double. I'm on my way!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/15/2017 6:12:00 AM

Afternoon Darren. Excuse me, if you're looking for a race. I'll race you. And you know what. I would make a bet from here to eternity that you would win. Wait a moment. Yes, I just checked in with my crystal ball and it told me you would. But know this, I"ll play you a game of cards. Now that's a race I'll win. I'm a card player from way back (he he). I'm just kidding with everything Darren. Your entry before us is grand in its entirety. Have a wonderful afternoon. Later Penguin

Sara Ella
Date: 5/16/2017 7:38:00 PM

Oh NO! Racing? Darren, you promised!! ;)

Darren White
Date: 5/15/2017 6:28:00 AM

Let's hope Sara doesn't read this Lisa. I had to promise her and my other FB friends to not race anymore, because I once dropped down the stairs with chair and al LOL. They weren't very pleased ;)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/15/2017 6:07:00 AM

Indeed those wheels is what I need..when I get tired feet.Indeed life is what we make it..and Im happy you are making it great...Loved this sweet poem Darren...and your strength.Your inner strength ...

Darren White
Date: 5/15/2017 6:27:00 AM

Thanks my friend, always make the most of it, and smile :)