Since they crippled me, I thought I’d grow wings. Though I don’t remember how it felt when I first walked But I still remember my last walk. I still remember how the grass felt under my naked feet I remember putting on shoes the last time I walked I remember running and being taller. These are now just my memories And since they crippled me, I thought I’d grow wings.
Am I diseased that you’re treating me ? Did I do something wrong that you’re looking down on me ? Am I a helpless animal that you’re showing me pity ? You think you’re being empathetic but its still sympathy But the wind against my face is a symphony As I grow wings To feel the wind in my hair To feel the equivalent of running I feel the fresh air fill my lungs Even though I am crippled, I grew wings.
Since I grew wings, I can see the crippled me Lying there in peace and in silence. I can finally see the smile that had been lost Since they had crippled me.