The words, like startled birds, take flight,But veer and scatter in the air.The meaning I intend to writeIs lost before it can land there. A clumsy tongue, a tripping mind,A heart that beats a hurried pace.The perfect phrase I cannot find,A smile that settles on my faceFeels forced,...
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Woke Up One Morning
(Verse 1)Woke up one morning, the sun shined so brightBut my body felt heavy, nothin’ felt rightFrom my neck down, a stillness so deepA promise of movement I no longer could keepThe doctors they spoke with a worried soft tone“A spinal cord injury, you’re not on your own”But...
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A Burden
The weight I carry, unseen by eye, A constant pressure, a silent sigh. A fear of draining, a well run dry, Makes me question if I bring them joy. Their gentle patience, a whispered grace, But doubt lingers, etched on my face. Is my presence unwanted, a misplaced...
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They Don’t Understand
Trapped in a cage, though the bars unseen, A world of motion, a life serene. They see the stillness, a peaceful guise, But the storm within my own two eyes. A symphony of aches, a constant drone, A fire that burns where flesh and bone Should move with...
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Look At Me
(Verse 1 – Pop)(Upbeat synth intro with a clean, driving drum machine beat)Woke up this morning, sun in my eyes, yeahAnother perfect day beneath these clear blue skies, yeahGot my coffee ready, got my shoes tied tightEverything’s in place, yeah, everything’s so brightThey said I’d never make it,...
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I AM THE CURE! I AM THE FIGHT!
(Heavy, distorted guitar riff kicks in with a driving, frantic drum beat)(Verse 1)WAKE UP IN A COLD SWEAT! ANOTHER EMPTY DAY!THE MONSTER’S IN MY HEAD, WON’T LET ME LOOK AWAY!A SHADOW ON THE WALL, A THIRST I CANNOT QUENCH!I’M TRAPPED INSIDE THIS HELL, MY SOUL INSIDE A TRENCH!I...
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INSIDE
The words, like startled birds, take flight,But veer and scatter in the air.The meaning I intend to writeIs lost before it can land there. A clumsy tongue, a tripping mind,A heart that beats a hurried pace.The perfect phrase I cannot find,A smile that settles on my faceFeels forced,...
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Spinal Cord Collaboration Speech
This is the speech I gave ar the spinal cord collaboration. Today, I stand before you to shed light on a topic that often goes unnoticed—the struggles faced by spinal cord individuals. It is a journey marked by immense challenges, both physical and emotional, but one that carries...
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The Climb
Steel steed by my side, we conquer the trail, Not with swift strides, but with spirit that won’t fail. Wheels carve a path through the whispering pines, Sun dappled leaves dance in dappled designs. The earth greets my touch, though hands cannot roam, Rocks warm beneath, whispering secrets...
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Don’t Give Up
Here’s an uplifting poem about never giving up on yourself: Don’t let doubt dim your fire, Though the path ahead seems dire. Hold your head up to the sky, Let your spirit soar on high. Each stumble, a chance to learn, With each fall, a lesson earned. Rise...
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