[NFBF-L] FW: [The Conduit] Happy white Kane day; a cane's perspective
Kaye Baker
kaye.j.zimpher at gmail.com
Fri Oct 20 00:03:30 UTC 2023
Thank you Adriann, I had no idea who the author was. He was not mentioned in the original post that I received. Judy, feel free to share.
From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Adriann Keve via NFBF-L
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2023 6:48 PM
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Adriann Keve <adriannkeve at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NFBF-L] FW: [The Conduit] Happy white Kane day; a cane's perspective
Good evening, all:
The poem is by a man named Dave Steele, also known as The Blind Poet. He is on social media for anyone interested in learning more about him.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 19, 2023, at 5:24 PM, Judith Hamilton via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> > wrote:
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 <mailto:nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> > wrote:
Received this and thought some might like it on this list.
Happy white Kane day; a cane's perspective
Canes perspective
You're not the only one who's felt embarrassed to be seen
outside walking with me
this for many's always been
a part of the whole whole process as together we will train
but in time you will realise
you'll soon be proud again
I'm made to give you back the things that you may feel you've lost
like pride and independence all the things that blindness cost
I'm not a sign of weakness
I'm a reason to be proud
alleviate anxiety w hen you are in a crowd
Sometimes I'm left behind
or folded up inside your hand
But I'll be ready for you
I won't judge I understand
I know these feelings natural
It's the way that people stare
when you can still see somethings
but for blindness you prepare
You don't need to see nothing to be able to use me
that's not the way that blindness works it fades so differently
I'm here to be a symbol and signal that you're strong
a reason not to isolate
a reason to belong
So when you're feeling ready I'll be with you day or night
unfold me hold me confident and swipe me left to right
Eventually you'll come to terms our partnership remain
It's me and you forever
I am your mobility cane
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