Tag: shadow

In the Shadows of Trees – A Poem

I am more than my disability. Someone once referred to me as a walking stereotype: I am a disabled, queer abuse survivor. How I bristled at being described that way, like I was an afterthought, or that I could be described in one word.… Continue Reading “In the Shadows of Trees – A Poem”

A Yellow Light – A Poem

As I walked towards her, the first thing I noticed was the yellow kerchief. It had been artfully tied to cover her head. She smiled when she saw me. “It’s so nice to see you,” she said, genuinely happy. “Are you enjoying the day?”… Continue Reading “A Yellow Light – A Poem”