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I was inspired to write this poem by my loving brother. He is handicapped. Some people that have seen my brother just see the physical part of him - his looks. They don't see or want to see the wonderfulness within him.
This poem is about finding out the true beauty within.
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vanessa
My great uncle just died tonight 8/6/07 at 9:10 pm he was mentally challenged and this poem touched my heart. thank you
Meena
A touchy one. I feel the same way when human beings throw stones, attack injured animals and also verbally abuse the underpriviledged.
Faith
this poem is the story of my life. my "special" brother is 12 and. the poem explains it all. *tears*
me
this was a great poem and i wish more people would write from their hearts like u did.
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Hidden Beauty |
| by Alotta |
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saliva drips from the side of his mouth. his voice is ever so muffled. you don't hear him often but his motions speak louder than words. he is judged only by his looks. he is endlessly mocked and verbally abused. he asks me what "retard" means. I cry for him my beloved brother. why are humans so cruel? why do they hurt the unfortunate? you have never met my brother and you might never meet him. but please, if you ever see an unfortunate, please just think of what would happen, if you were in their place, how would you feel? please don't tease others for we are all creations of the Mighty One. in a way, we are all brothers and sisters. my brother is now 12. the rudeness that he has endured still goes on. people still don't see the true beauty within him. he is loving, caring, trusting, loyal. he is beautiful. |
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Charlene
I love this poem, I give it 100 votes over, He is trully blessed and may God watch over you and him both. Sincerely, Charlene Thong
Mel
I really like your poem and when I was in 5th grade I helped the MH kids at lunch there really fun to be with and it really makes me mad when other people make fun of handycap kids they can't help it your poems beautiful keep up the good work
Christine
I loved this poem. When I read it, I automatically thought of my little brother because he is the same way. The feelings that the author has, are the exact same feelings that I have.
Sara
Beautiful poem. Touched me deeply.
snayagan
I am deeply touched by your love. The world would be a brighetr place if we would love the ebauty of the soul rather than its attributes.
destiny
i like this poem because it tels people that they shouldnt judge people by the way they look but for who they are as a person.
Leah
This was a wonderfull poem and its very true here's a little story for you when my dad was in kindergarten he did not pass and all through my life in shcool people critized me about him not passing and my dad is thee smartest man i know
Jazmine
this poem made me cry. it is really meaningful and beautiful. I think that everyone is beautiful and this poem really says that. It made my blood run cold. The author is very talented and I agree with what their poem tells us.
Amber
I hate people. everyone is so cruel. i cried. your a good poet
Deb
Growing up I had a friend name Carl who's sobbering smile lite up my little world, being so small he would let me ride in his lap in his chair. I knew he was different, his speech was slurred. The mean kids would laugh when he wet or jerk in his chair, I would kiss his cheek ignoring the spittle and mean kids stare. I loved Carl and this poem reminded me of his BEAUTY. Thank you for calling forth a wonderful memory. DCS of Tacom WA.
Angela
What I enjoyed about your work is the reality the imagery. It is very moving and very real. I work with disabled and developementally delayed children and they experiance the reality of this poem everyday. Thank you for your touching and moving poem.
whitney
Your poem is beautiful. i have sisters who are mentally challenged and the words that you wrote, my biggest fears for them, flood my mind every day. thank you for being able to write what i think. you are a beautiful person, just like your brother.
christine
This peom is so true if i met ur bro i would understand what he has been through but i went throught it in grade school not in high school but yea people will grow up and they will understand how hurtful they have been i should knoe i was born an amputee so yea and i admire you for being so strong for ur bro thats true love man so yea tc of him peace
SIUPOLU
This poem is very beautiful, i have included this poem in my hi5 page as this has really inspired me, i have a little nephew who is exactly the same as this poem, and to know how much pain they are in, it hurts. We should be encouraging all those who despice of treating each other the same. and i thank Alotta for this poem is the most beautiful i have ever heard. LOVE SIUPOLU
lewanna
i love this poen . i reminds me about my cousin whos hadicap. i love him dearly. ihate it when people make fun of him.
chinedu
i love this poem it may me feel there is GOd .
Qubra
this poem discribes ma brother,he is 12 and by the moment i read it i sent him the poem hope he will love it coz when i read it i saw ma real brothe. Thats to say that i love the poem. ;)
Linda
God knows which families he can give His most precious gifts to. The love comes soaring in this piece. Lovely
Meg
This was amazing - it sent shivers down my spine!
Sumhera
Alotta, this is a beautiful poem. I understand how you feel. My sister had a premature birth and so she is mentally challenged. And you're right, the world is cruel. They know how to mock and laugh, but not how to understand. Sometimes I'm glad my sister is the way she is. She can be better than people who are "normal." My sister is two years older than I am, we went to the same schools and I must admit it was hard growing up, especially when I was younger. And it hurts to see how people can make fun of kids like these. I thank God everyday that my sister is the way she is because God made her perfect and beautiful. And I'm sure that you feel the exact same about your brother. Stay happy. God bless you. And once again, great poem. :)
Sydney
This is a very touching poem. It reveals the ugliness of the world and the innocent ones that suffers in it. The pain and teasing the little brother endures touched my heart deeply. Hell to the people who dares mock at the poor baby! The way the poet describes the boy and his view of the world impresses me. God bless him.
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