Strength

My light can never be snuffed out 

I may need machines to breathe 

This wheelchair just to move 

The hands of others to exist 

But my light can never be put out

I have a strength that can’t be seen 

Only in my actions it manifests 

Physical power may escape me 

But the strength of my spirit and presence 

Is stronger than steel and burns hot

My body has failed me 

But my mind has not and will not 

My integrity cannot be swayed 

I’m fueled by the haters

But never consumed by hatred 

Love is my true compass 

Compassion is my guide 

But please don’t fuck around 

Thinking you won’t find out 

Because my people 

Are happy to take you to school 

Choose kindness over hate 

The choices are connection and life 

Versus hatred and slow spiritual death