At Night i Am Free

a story about a little boy in a wheel chair

 

By day

in a wheel chair

but at night I am free

 

At night

as I lay sleeping

my soul is free

I can see myself running and playing

 

I see my self playing ball

as I come up to bat the crowd roars

and I don`t feel the pain anymore

 

I swing the bat

and I hit the ball

I watch as it clears the fence

the crowd is up on there feet

cheering for me

 

As I run the bases

they slap my hand

and I feel no pain

 

But the morning light comes

and I realize it was just a dream

an escape from reality

an adventure for me

 

You see I am crippled

only at night I can be free...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By day

in a wheel chair

Reviews

[Perkele.7885]

I would imagine this is the dream of many a lad with similar disabilities. Perhaps, the young lassies as well. To dream can be divine. It is the end of the dream that is the re-entry to reality that I wish that I could spare each one of them!

[wordman]

don`t understand why they are born like this,thanks for the review

[Corset]

I cared for a paraplegic for about a year before he went to his mothers to care for him, spent most of my days with him, he died after going to his mom's , his name was Robby, he was a good kid, smart, funny and a wonderful sport had the most beautiful blue eyes. Thanks for the memory recall, i'm sure he dreamed of the same things not being born that way, but he was rarely disagreeable or surly, I was in such awe of him too. wonderful write Wordman.

[wordman]

thank you corset,life is funny i guess

[Corset]

yes I think so too.

[Valentine]

Beautiful sentiments. I was state certified to work with the disabled and mentally challenged. One thing found in all of them was the hearts feelings and inner courage that could amaze the care takers. They are just people too. In some way all of us are a bit challenged. Valentine

[wordman]

yes,I have known a couple,they are brave and determined
thanks for the visit

[Tiana]

In our dreams we are free to to escape and experience what ever our hearts desire ... Such a beautiful heartfelt poem for whom it was written. You had me cheering him on as well! Merry Christmas

[wordman]

thank you for the visit and merry christmas to you and your family

[Laura Lynn]

we just have to appreciate the good things, the bright things, though we must accept certain unalterable receipts there will always be something to look at, all will not be dim forever, it's hard learning how to be older, and how to save money about school, I can barely manage, not wanting to worry about it,

[wordman]

thank you for the visit,and worrying will get you no where fast wrote this poem for a young boy in a wheel chair last year

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem is very good. In the darkness of the night. The boy had no limits. I like the entire story in the poem. Thank you for sharing the excellent story.
Coyote

[wordman]

thank you for reading

[deadpoetdoctor]

cute concept, nice poem, sometimes hard to pull off something like "kid in wheelchair" without sounding corny but the poem rings true. props

[wordman]

thank you for stopping by

[Brittany Zedalis]

In dreams, we can be anything. Wonderful write.

[wordman]

thank you for reading

[Pryde Foltz]

You see I am crippled
only at night I can be free…

Honestly, wordman, we are all held back in one way or another, and I understand truly the power of dreams to set you free and let you travel and roam. Splendid write.

[wordman]

well pryde I thank you for stopping bye and visiting, I was getting lonesome .
ron

[Pryde Foltz]

My pleasure.