You Can't- By Susan Thomas

You can't...
dive into the waters,
oh so blue,
and ride the waves...
in sheer ectasy.
That water is too dark.

You can't...
climb in that car,
and listen to the engine roar,
as your body anticipates,
that ride ahead.
It could strike anytime.

You can't...
boil that water,
for a cup of cocoa.
Even though it's richness and warmth,
could soothe your throat.
It just not safe.

You can't...
see that movie,
you yearn to see.
The light might bother you.

You can't...
get married.
You may be pretty.
You may be a delight,
but no one wants a broken girl.

You can't...
have children.
the want and need doesn't matter.
You could pass on your disease.
Those seizure lurking in the shadows,
could take you anythime.
A girl like you just can't.