By Anudeep Kandula
Adrift in a world of silence,
We try to convey our thoughts wordlessly,
Can you hear us?
Living in an uncooperative body,
Our lips are tied,
Our hearts are calling for help,
Can you hear us?
Unlock the doors of our world,
Bring in the light of communication,
Bring in the warmth of understanding,
Give us a means to communicate,
Give us a life of dignity.
Then you can hear our innermost thoughts,
Then you can understand our enormous courage,
Then you can realize that we're just like you.
Our tongues are tied but our fingers can talk,
Are you listening?
Are you listening?