GET AN EARFUL
Poem by Fanie's Son
Dad, wish I could write you a poem
without rhyme or pace
just one with my face
without alteration
or personification
no metaphors,
phonics or
punctuation
Just one that shows you grace
because you too kneel to pray
despite that very day
when silence was born
from bombshells and scorn
Dad, I want you to look at my poem
a poem like you
without rhyme or pace
just one written with my face
one that also speaks above a crowd
yet still stays proud
Dad, I want you to see my poem
through your two eyes
and feel the tear drops when it cries
when those around us less aware
whisper “Ag shame” while they stare
Dad, I want you to touch my poem
one without rhyme or pace
one just with my face
one that smiles
and prays
and waits for grace
for everyone around to see
what deafness means to you
and what deafness
means to me