Why do you feel the need to categorize me?
Placing me in a group filled with stereotypes and misconceptions,
slowly, but surely, erases my individuality.
I’m a person, who happens to be blind,
but that does not mean I have the inability to see;
for I see with my heart,
so please, have some empathy.
When you talk about people, who are blind,
you say that they’re unapproachable,
or could it be that your perception may not be plausible?
If you viewed me as my friends do,
you’d realize I’m a separate entity.
Selfless, caring, gifted, determined;
my friends describe me to be.
On the contrary of unapproachable,
with sheer honesty,
one friend described me to be personable.
Take the time to listen;
I’m not asking for sympathy,
but instead, a chance to be accepted for being me.
