The odds are against me

But I do not accept defeat

The world is getting darker

I still resist retreat

I feel the weight on my shoulders

And this is what I carry around

I tried to conceal this from others

It is very hard to stand my ground

As a man, I know how to provide and protect

Yet my family has gone away

Now I am alone

And I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to stay

If you have a disability

People often say

“Take care of yourself“

As if I’d choose another way

Although stating the obvious

Is better than apathy

I remain centered

And respond thankfully

We reach a point in life

We grasp onto our faith

We pray to overcome

We pray we will be safe

Call me stubborn

Call me a pig-headed man

I’ll extend my middle finger

I only hope you’ll understand

All things considered

My attitude is pretty good

My battle for autonomy

I also hope that’s understood

The struggle in our humanity

No matter which cards we are dealt

Must resolve some form of action

No matter how deeply it is felt

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DCG