I think of the days that used to be,
Free from the worries and thoughts of 'D'.
Of climbing trees and skipping rocks,
Not testing blood and taking shots.
I rode my bike on off-road tracks,
With little thought to stop for snacks.
I ate what I wanted, I was free,
No schedules, no tests, no worries of 'D'.
I grew to accept, and I learned to explore,
With 'D' part of me, I had to learn more.
With all of the troubles, the stories, the strife,
'D' won�t slow me down; I want a full life!
Sometimes there are problems, this we must know,
Through all of our problems, we learn and we grow.
And when I see someone worse off than me,
I think to myself, �At least I�m just 'D'�.
I can see, I can walk, and yes I can shout,
I can get in my car, and drive all about.
My 'D' makes me plan, and schedule my way,
There�s no need to hide, no need to delay.
So if you stand back, it becomes clear to see,
I�m doing just fine, just me and my 'D'.
I fight a good fight; I play the 'D' game,
I hold my head high, I feel no shame.
Gary
2000
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