[NFBF-L] FW: [The Conduit] Happy white Kane day; a cane's perspective

[Judith Hamilton]

This is wonderful Kaye. Is the author anonymous? Can I share it with others?
Thanks for sharing with us.
All the Best,
Judy Hamilton

On Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 1:42 PM Kaye Baker via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
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> Received this and thought some might like it on this list.
> Happy white Kane day; a cane's perspective
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> Canes perspective
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> You're not the only one who's felt embarrassed to be seen
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> outside walking with me
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> this for many's always been
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> a part of the whole whole process as together we will train
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> but in time you will realise
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> you'll soon be proud again
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> I'm made to give you back the things that you may feel you've lost
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> like pride and independence all the things that blindness cost
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> I'm not a sign of weakness
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> I'm a reason to be proud
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> alleviate anxiety w hen you are in a crowd
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> Sometimes I'm left behind
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> or folded up inside your hand
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> But I'll be ready for you
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> I won't judge I understand
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> I know these feelings natural
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> It's the way that people stare
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> when you can still see somethings
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> but for blindness you prepare
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> You don't need to see nothing to be able to use me
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> that's not the way that blindness works it fades so differently
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> I'm here to be a symbol and signal that you're strong
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> a reason not to isolate
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> a reason to belong
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> So when you're feeling ready I'll be with you day or night
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> unfold me hold me confident and swipe me left to right
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> Eventually you'll come to terms our partnership remain
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> It's me and you forever
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> I am your mobility cane
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