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As part of his presentation Dr. William DeMayo read the poem "Second Best" written by Jude King. In response to a number of requests we have provided the poem here. Our thanks to the author, Jude King, for allowing us to share her wonderful poem with you. "Second Best"
"Just try a little harder Don't be second Best"! 'Though I am a little smarter That's not a fair request I wish that I could tell them How I long for them to know I'm behind before I've started 'cause I had polio!
For me life's rules are different Why, I still don't know I'm not allowed self pity And challenge makes me go And most of the time I've pulled it off So well you'd hardly know There's any handicap at all 'cause I had polio.
The problem is I'm wearing out From years of trying hard It's like I've run a marathon And missed the finish by one yard Now, I must learn to take life easier For reasons that don't show And my good seems not good enough 'cause I had polio.
I'm not asking for excuses Or even sympathy All I'm really claiming Is permission to be me Yes, I must strive for excellence I just want someone to know Mine may not be The same as yours 'cause I had polio.
Originally written after 1st Polio Evaluation NRH 1987 Jude King Jude: 24-25 |
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