RIGHT TO CHOOSE

So: It’s been a while
since you decided
to become handicapped,
to live your life
with disability
and, while I respect your right to make that decision,
I’ve gotta ask,
how’s it working out so far?
You prefer this path?

Since you’ve gone all crippled
changing your way
from the healthy path
to this,
have things gotten better?
Do you walk taller?
Do you drink easier?
Is being a crip
really going really well?

Did giving up good health for lent
get you better job opportunities
or prettier dance partners?
Has it really been
the wisest choice?

I mean, far be it from me
to get between a guy
and his beliefs
but, being a cripple
has it been worth it?
Don’t you think it’s time
to reattach your legs
and get back to normal?