by Susan Ternyey, Apr 2025
"Wheelchair Woman"
Don't treat me like a child--
I don't have use of my legs,
But I still have use of my brain.
Don't breeze in and take over my kitchen,
And you don't have to tell me how to tie my shoes.
I can't do everything, but let me do what I can for myself--
I know how to ask for help.
Because I don't know everything,
Don't assume I know nothing.
I may not have my life entirely together,
But neither do you.
Because I live sitting in a chair
and you can stand,
Why should you pat me on the head?
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