Unseeing Eyes

I might seem rude, or stupid, or like I'm just ignoring you for one of two reasons; the first reason being that I am quiet and the second being that you are just a blob.  Yes, to me you are just a colorful shape.  No details, no fine lines, just a dim, colorful shape.  I can not see you waving at me or recognize you by your face.  I can not see the endeavors on the board in the classroom even if I am sitting in the front. Yes, I am quite blind.  

       The closer I can get a piece of work to my face the better.  Oh, but if you write in pencil it is too light for my eye to see, and cursive it is a no-no for letters are too close and connected.  It must be big, as well.  You know what, let's just stay away from paper!

       So you think a lap top might work, I think not.  Although the screen is bigger compared to a tablet or iPad, everything on the screen is smaller because of how much open space all the icons have.  Also, I am not able to get laptops and desktops as close to my face as necessary for optimum viewing.   

       I know, I know.  I see in so many different ways, with far things being colorful shapes and close things being clear as long as they are presented to me in the right way.  It is confusing and it's even hard to explain.  I am not asking that you understand, I am merely making you aware in case we ever happen to cross paths. 

       Everyone sees differently, I just happened to be legally blind.

Life is a Fight

To exist is to be, to live is to fight.

       This may sound like a war cry to you, but it is not.  It is merely a fact of life.  Every accomplishment in life is a fight to get there and for people who have disabilities it is a fight to get what we need in order to get there.  It is a fight through a whole lot of discrimination.  It is a fight through a whole lot of people who are trying their best to help but they're still discriminating against you.  It is a fight and it shouldn't be.