Making Judgements
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In a school where children learn and play,
Austin showed up, bright as day.
With books in hand and cane by side, He navigated hallways wide.
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Among the faces, one stood out,
A boy with a sneer, a shadow of doubt. He didn't understand, he couldn't see, why Austin moved so differently.
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Instead, he smiled, turned to say,
"I see the world in a special way.
My vision’s limited, but you'll find, I notice things that you might leave behind."
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"My tunnel vision, narrow and tight, Focuses on details with all its might. The textures, colors, shapes, and light, In my sight, they're incredibly bright."
The boy paused, took a moment to think, His certainty began to shrink.
"Show me," he said, a soft tone new, Curious about Austin's view.
So Austin led him, slow and sure,
To a world the boy hadn’t noticed before.
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He understood, then and there, Austin's gift was rare and fair. "I see now," the boy confessed, "Your superpower's one of the best. I judged too quickly, I didn't know, your view of the world, it’s a beautiful show."
From that day forward, they were friends, Discovering together life's twists and bends.
The boy learned from Austin not to judge so fast, For differences in people are vast.
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Austin taught him with patience and grace, That every person has their place. His low vision, not a weakness but a strength, Brought them closer, went to great lengths. In showing that despite what we might miss, There's always a way to find bliss.
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And so in school, where once was a divide, Austin stood tall, with a friend by his side. His superpower not just in sight, But in turning darkness into light. Showing that what makes us different, Can also make us magnificent.
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Josh
Another day of school for our young hero of this tale though just an ordinary boy whose vision slowly fails.
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Now Austin felt excited as he took his classroom seat For there was someone
in school he was about to meet
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Miss Tierney told them that they’d meet a new school friend.
And how it was important all their help and kindness lend.
As they all sat patiently towards the door they stare and suddenly it opened to a boy in a wheelchair.
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Miss Tierney told the classroom
“This is Josh, let’s say hello”.
“I know you’ll all be kind to him and show him where to go”.
Austin raised his hand and said “Can Josh come sit right here.”
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And as
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Austin knew he’d got it wrong. It’s like he’s always been here and Josh felt like he belonged.
The two became good friends and played together after school and don’t be quick to judge became Austin’s newest golden rule.
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