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Carrie's Smile

A Poem by William Michael Reeves

Another poem about someone I've cared for. I wish more people could know the unconditional happiness I've witnessed.

Ripley's Rose

A Poem by William Michael Reeves

An alliterative poem about a girl with autism I cared for.

I Can't See You

A Poem by William Michael Reeves

In confused communication this was written. I like the way it bounces along.

Love Unique

A Poem by William Michael Reeves

My soul mate had a disability. I sketched cupped hands forming a heart, the lines of the hands becoming the roots of a pastel Iris.

Dan's Journey or adventuring into the sweaty crevi..

A Poem by William Michael Reeves

A fellow caregiver would describe his commute to a client with mental health and abuse issues living in the inner city as traveling through the underb..

Together We Fly

A Poem by William Michael Reeves

A little something light and fluffy. A butterfly on your finger as a metaphor for caregiving.

Just Like You

A Poem by William Michael Reeves

I tried to step into the shoes of someone with a disability. I would like to think attitudes have changed in the decades since I wrote this. And they ..

When Willows Wept

A Poem by William Michael Reeves

For my friend Sharon who had cerebral palsy

The Thought

A Poem by William Michael Reeves

I was in a deep dark place when this came out of me. I found counting syllables to be therapeutic. The idea that what we consider to be moral is carri..