I am a person too

i watch her wheel herself

through the aisle and down the cement

i imagine her frustration with moving

i hear her cries in the break room

i paint her on my canvas

with legs strong

legs long

i turn to her tears 

and wipe away her hurt

and fears

she says i am a person too

i look at her knees

where her legs should be

and simply say

i know honey. youre beautiful 

even with your missing pieces.

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