Polio Eradication

While everyone walks, I waddle

I got polio when I could barely toddle

I wish I’d got polio drops instead of a cuddle

Then instead of a whine, I’d give a loud yoddle!

      My world is always, oh so unsteady

      I need a crutch or a boot to keep me steady

      I can’t participate in a race and hear, ready-steady

      I’m tired, angry and frustrated already!

But I know, I’ll never give up

I’ll slog and learn and never put my feet up

I’ll be independent, self-reliant, earn my lunch and sup

With the whole world’s happiness, I’ll fill my cup!

     I’ll campaign for eradication of polio

     From now on, that will be my portfolio!

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The copyright of this poem is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.