We've Got It Backwards

We’ve Got It Backwards

by Bracha Goetz

"Mommy, I can't read this.

It's all upside down!

Mommy, it's the truth -

Why do you have that frown?"

"b's and d's aren't easy.

For me, they are hard.

M's and W's -

I can't tell them apart."

"Tatte, I can't daven,

Like others in shul.

I don't want to go.

I look like a fool."

"Kids laugh at me.

It's because I'm so slow."

Years have passed by,

And you sure did grow.

There was no instant cure.

You worked hard many hours.

You didn't give up,

Drawing out untapped powers.

Doors started to open,

We thought were sealed tight.

The first blessing read,

Brought such huge delight.

There's still dyslexia,

But your eyes shine with joy.

Courage is now,

A big part of our boy.

You learned how to struggle.

You're not scared to try.

You fall down. You get up.

I barely hear you sigh.

"It's all upside down!"

Your words were not wrong.

Those given a big weakness,

Can end up the most strong.

Bracha Goetz (The Happiness Box, The Invisible Book, What
Do You See At Home?) is the author
of eleven children's books.