Whispers of courage: Navigating the seas of ability and disability

In our world, colors of uniqueness paint a picture so diverse,
With each life a special story, a tale that we traverse.
Disability, often misunderstood, is a chapter, not a bind,
A chance to show resilience and strength within our minds.

Let’s imagine this journey like a boat on the sea,
A voyage through understanding, where hearts and minds are free.
Just like a book we read, each person has their page,
Filled with courage, dreams, and more, no matter their life’s stage.

Challenges may seem big, like mountains hard to climb,
But the spirit deep within us is the strength that marks the time.
Just as in a book’s tough part, heroes rise and stand,
People with disabilities show us how they’ve played life’s hand.

Think of Helen Keller, who couldn’t hear or see,
Yet her voice and wisdom traveled far, inspiring you and me.
And Stephen Hawking, a mind so bright and clear,
Showed us that limits can’t define what we hold dear.

In life’s grand orchestra, diversity is the song,
A melody that’s deep and rich, where we all do belong.
Like an orchestra conductor, society brings us near,
Where everyone plays their part, creating sounds sincere.

Life’s poetry is seen in every tale we hear,
Each moment is a line, making stories crystal clear.
So let’s walk this path together, with open hearts and more,
Embracing all abilities, as we learn and explore.

In our journey of connection, let’s keep kindness as our guide,
Understanding, love, and care are always side by side.
Just like the sea in its vastness, full of depths unknown,
Disability is a journey, a story of our own.

So let’s write this story, with compassion as our pen,
Celebrating differences, for they make us human then.
In this tale, we all are living, let’s paint each day anew,
With the colors of inclusion and hearts that stay true.

19-year-old Kashaf Alvi, recipient of the Pride of Pakistan recognition, Ambassador of Pakistan Health Parliament, deaf peace activist, published author, columnist, short film writer, Microsoft Certified Associate and IT enthusiast, and a member of the Global Shaper community – an initiative of the World Economic Forum [email protected]