Non-Person

I am now a pale ghost

according to the Party.

I've been blocked by Democrats

on Facebook by the hosts.

I offered a critique

of how I was treated

A constructive appraisal -

You'd think I'd havoc wreaked.

They allow G.O.P

who are boisterous and rude,

but I'm a Party member,

kept under lock and key.

They won't answer appeals

questioning their stand;

They're acing like I am dead;

The protest is concealed.

This isn't new to me:

 My invisibility.

I've always been hard to see

to the powers that be.

What they want is some peace

to assist the elections.

What they get is more turmoil

Because I'll speak my piece.

©2012 Cherie R. Boeneman

I Won't Run

"Cut your losses",
says someone I know.
"Find someone who
appreciates you."

That's good advice.
There's just one problem:
The thugs remain
to drive me insane.

I will not be
intimidated
into stillness
about illness,

the stigmatized
ignored and abused.
They need to change
how they short change

disabled people
in the campaigns and
the Party too;
let us break through.

They need to learn
a little critique
is not so bad,
no need to get mad.

Strong people grow
from criticism,
not run from it
or throw a fit.

All we want is:
not be shoved around,
be included,
not secluded.

Affirmations

I am alive 

and I will thrive.

I will give and

I will be positive.

I am adept

and I will accept.

I will  believe and

I will  perceive.

I am strong

and I belong.

I will advance and

I will dance.

I am smart and

I have an open heart,

I will create and

I will wait.

I am thankful and

I am hopeful.

I will win

and I begin.