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What is it about
People with disabilities,
That frightens others?
Is it the way we look?
The way we act?
Or the way we speak,
Or move? Or think?
We may have disabilities,
but we are humans too.
We should be treated
With the respect,
And the dignity
That we deserve.
We have the right to live,
just like anyone else.
We don't need the stares,
The criticism,
or the ignorance of others.
We are who we are,
And no one and nothing
Can change that.
We are all
The creation of God,
And should accept others
The way they are.
Do not be frightened of us.
You cannot catch a disability,
And we will not hurt anyone.
We just want to be treated
Like a human being,
Without being shunned
Or persecuted for
The way we are.
We just want to live
A normal life,
And to be heard for
What we have to say.
Respect us for
Who we are,
And what we are
As a whole.
As an inidividual
With a mind,
A voice,
And a strong heart and will.