Silent Screams.

When I was working with people with disabilities, I spent time working in what was then called 'The special needs unit'.

Well, we all have special needs, some have extra special needs.

The adults that I was working with at the time had extra, extra special needs.

Most were unable to move, eat, tend to their personal needs without assistance from another.

The only time you touch me

Is to take me to the loo,

Or to feed

Or to change me,

Or there's something else to do.

I am waiting very patiently

For a touch that has no reason,

A touch that has no rhyme.

Please just come and cuddle me

Because you have the time.

If I could, I'd come to you.

For all I want and need.

But, as you know,

I have no voice.

I cannot even plead.

Some come and hold me,

Touch me - Do!

Because, as I know,

I cannot come to you.

'95