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Kimberly Hoben' 89

THOUGHTS OF A DEAF CHILD

My family knew I was deaf
When I was only three
And since then, fifteen years ago,
Have never signed to me.
I know when I am around my house
I try to use my voice
It makes them feel more comfortable
For me, I have no choice. I try to communicate their way __
Uncomfortable for me.
My parents wouldn't learn to sign __
Ashamed or apathy?
I never cared about the sound
Of radios and bands.
What hurts me is I've never heard
My parent's signing hands.

John Brand II

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