DAFFODILS

I saw you nodding at me
Your head dancing in the gentle breeze
Saying “Yes” to my presence
Inviting me
Welcoming me
Inviting me to join your dance
My spirit rejoiced
At your “Yes”
For so many times I have been told “No”
So many times rejected
As if I was leprous
So many times labelled
Defined
By those who know nothing
Who do not walk in my shoes
Doors closed in my face
Blaming
Shaming
For being blind
For being wheelchair bound
But here you are
Nodding and saying “Yes”
In your glorious yellow
White accessories
Oh how pretty you look
How gentle your dance
And you invite me, ME
To join you
Tears well in my eyes
Tears of joy
I am WANTED
And hesitantly
With wobbly legs
And unsure sight
I join you in your dance
Together we dance and sing for joy