Category Archives: Disability / Disfigurement

Scars

Posted on May 24, 2017 by PookyH

I will not hide my scars away The way you think I should. Each scar will always tell the story Of a day I could.. A day I thought I couldn’t bear To take another breath; When life felt so … Continue reading →

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Disability, Invisibility

Posted on April 28, 2016 by PookyH

He sat, patiently, Whilst conversations happened over him. He sat, patiently, Whilst decisions were made on his behalf. He sat, patiently, Whilst questions were asked about him, not to him. He sat, patiently, Wondering why disability brought invisibility. He sat, … Continue reading →

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Unkindness of Strangers

Posted on April 2, 2015 by PookyH

She felt unwelcome in her own life; Like the grey old lady hair You found in your school dinner as a kid. She repulsed those around her, Who wanted to carry on As if she wasn’t there, Unwelcome, unwanted. But … Continue reading →

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