I have a special walk,
a special kind of mind,
a special kind of smile,
a special kind of talk,
and I love my stuff with me.
Carlton Shell was an intelligent 9 year-old student attending Harrison Elementary School when this poem appeared.
This appears in the July 1993 issue of Sojourners
Did this article have an impact on you? Tell us how! Whether you’re moved to take action, have a question, or want to share a comment (good or bad), we value your feedback!