The "Hockenberry Rule" implies that a person's disabilities are seen first, or in a much broader perspective, then then their God given talents or abilities. Provided below is a short poem of mine titled HOCKENBERRY RULE which partially addresses the aformentioned . ===================...
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James W. Magill
on 06-06-2009
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Provided below is a poem of mine titled "Night Train." "Night Train" is a song about dignity, pride, and hope. I would like to dedicate this poem to the wonderful people who support ADAPT! =============================================================================== NIGHT TRAIN...
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James W. Magill
on 05-14-2009
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For me, a real consequence of my disabilities is that they sometimes become overwhelming. Provided below is a poem of mine titled MORNING (or "Crippled Dawn") that partially delineates my feelings concerning the aforementioned scenario. =====================================================...
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James W. Magill
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Provided below is a poem of mine titled "Women Hold Up Half The Sky." "Women Hold Up Half The Sky" appeared on a calendar produced in 2007 by the Southeast Kansas Independent Living Resource Center (SKIL). "Women Hold Up Half The Sky" was written to honor Justin Dart's...
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James W. Magill
on 04-21-2009
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