It was an honour to read this poem at this year's Zebra day - where the theme was access. This poem that was sadly recognisable to many in the audience, highlights the language, assumptions and systems that tell us "not for you," to those already pushed to the margins. The anger here is very deliberate. It is a call for change. Too sensitive 'Cack-handed' Troubled, nervous Absent Distracted Ill The world is not the right shape for you No way to explain it the prognosis  is ho

"Can I let go of what others think of me? What would that be like? Has there ever been a time when I did not bounce off of other’s opinions?" What Others Think - a poem by John Baker (The Flying Child guest blog)

Pat is a valued part of The Flying Child community and has kindly shared this poem with us. (For clarity - this not the same Pat many associate with The Flying Child)