A poem about special needs individuals.

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We label them as different

because of what they have

We don’t treat them as people

We don’t give them names

They are just what they have

Autism

Down syndrome

And cerebral palsy

They aren’t

Corey

Sarah

And Matteo

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  • Kate Smedley on Apr 4, 2009

    Very well said, nicely done.

  • Peter Cimino on Apr 10, 2009

    Very sweet and necessary tribute. Well done

  • Bo Russo on Apr 21, 2009

    Very trueKM

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