Love Poem: Statistic
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Written by: Dorna Hainds

Statistic

I was born, PLUS ONE.

I am a girl, PLUS ONE.

I am Asian Indian, PLUS ONE.

I was an Orphan, PLUS ONE.

I have Polio, PLUS ONE.

I wear a Leg Brace, PLUS ONE.

I was Adopted, PLUS ONE.

I Inherited an American Family, PLUS ONE.

I Lived on an American Farm, PLUS ONE.

I became an American Citizen, PLUS ONE.

I became Educated, PLUS ONE.

I attended College, PLUS ONE.

I wore Reading Glasses, PLUS ONE.

I Loved, PLUS ONE.

I Married, PLUS ONE.

I Divorced, PLUS ONE.

I Lost Love, PLUS ONE.

I had a Herniated Disc, PLUS ONE.

I had Corrective Surgery, PLUS ONE.

I wore a Back Brace, PLUS ONE.

I Lived in Las Vegas, PLUS ONE.

I was Unemployed, PLUS ONE.

I am Unemployed, PLUS ONE.

I Receive Governmental Assistance, PLUS ONE.

I was a Housewife, PLUS ONE.

I am Still a Housewife, PLUS ONE.

I had a Cat, PLUS ONE.

I Love Dogs, PLUS ONE.

I have Owned Three Dogs, PLUS ONE.

I am involved in Physical Therapy, PLUS ONE.

I wish to be a Writer, PLUS ONE.

I am an American, PLUS ONE.

I am not Religious, PLUS ONE.

I Vote, PLUS ONE.

I, I, & I.

WE ARE BORN, WE BECOME A STATISTIC.

WE LIVE, WE BECOME A STATISTIC.

WE DIE, WE REMAIN A STATISTIC.