A Poem on Dyslexia

The following is a poem on dyslexia written by Elorm Kofi Deh, a JHS 3 pupil of Kay-Billie-Klaer Academy. He wanted to submit it for the 'Dyslexia is ...? Writers/Poets Contest'. Unfortunately, he couldn't meet the deadline for submission. So, I suggested he permits me to put the poem on my blog for readers to see. 

 

Pictured with me is Elorm Kofi Deh, the author of the poem

Dyslexia is not a curse

neither is it a contagious disease

Dyslexic children are God’s creation

This is why we need to stop discriminating

They are just like you and me

Though they don’t see the way we see

they can make it with hardwork and effort

All they need is faith and support

Are you a child who is always teased at school?

Don’t be discouraged, just show them that you are cool

Just because you can’t read or spell

doesn’t mean you cannot be well

Don’t let dyslexia bring you down

You can be sure that with time you will get through

You are talented and special in your own way

Don’t let this setback take your joy away

You are a bright light waiting to be lit

So don’t see yourself as a misfit

Make an effort and do what you can

Keep on trying and never quit

You are a star on earth shining bright

You will sure rise to the highest height

Just believe in yourself because

YOU TOO CAN!!   

© 2012 Elorm Kofi Deh. Used by permission.