No Such Thing As Handicapped

(9/23/14) Born deaf and not a sound to be heard Sign language was her only words Longing to hear any sound at all, even the bouncing of a ball To know what it would be like to hear a robin sing And the sounds of early spring. She learned to read lips and could feel the vibrations of musical sounds. The sensitivity in her fingers had gotten so good That the music she understood. She found that the guitar vibrations she could feel more And it opened up a brand new door. Her mother saw the joy that the guitar did bring So she bought a guitar with everything. The amplified speakers did rock the floor Even through her closed door. She learned to play guitar and write music too And showed the other children just what to do. Soon afterwards she created a band in the SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF and showed others that there is no such thing As HANDICAPPED, and that only happens when you turn your back. HOPE, FAITH, LOVE