Walk On By

Posted by Terrence Johnson

Walk on by me
Just walk right in front of me
While you walk, I just sit
Wishing I could walk just one more day

Stare at me
Your stare makes me feel worthless
I can stare back at you
When I stare I still have to look up

Words I hear
Several words are directed at me
Your negative words stall my progress
I use your words against me

This wheelchair was not a life choice
I didn't choose this from the ailments of life's store
Not realizing how blessed you are
I don't have the freedom to go where I want
You continue to walk with all your complaints
Being in my position I get to observe
It angers me that life has no meaning to you
Complaining about insignificant little problems
Nothing can ever seem to go your way
Petty lives for petty people
While I try to maintain, you continue to walk
I would tell you to walk a mile in my shoes
Yet I can't even walk