Watch Sam Shine With Spoken Words (Viral Video)
Sam is an exceptional 10-year-old boy and his spoken poetry is making waves on both sides of the ocean. A native of the UK, the Wiggins are touching the lives of kids who stutter and raising understanding and awareness about stuttering, bullying and more. You can read Sam’s poem below.
You can also see more media spots here on the BBC and here on STAMMA (our friends at the British Stammering Association.).
I HAVE A STAMMER
By Sam (10yo) and Victoria Wiggins (mum)
I have a stammer
It's a part of me
My words can get stuck
And they don't flow free
It doesn't mean I'm shy
I'm not weak or scared
Sometimes my words
Are just hard to be heard
The words are right there
On the tip of my tongue
They often get stuck
And my pauses are long
Sometimes I repeat
A sound or a word
This makes it hard
For my voice to be heard
I ask you to wait
Be patient and smile
My words will come out
But it may take a while
Don't finish my sentence
Don't laugh and don't stare
Just give me some time
And show me you care
The more I relax
I want you to know
I feel more confident
And the easier they flow
I am important too
My opinions still matter
I just struggle to keep up
With the flow of the chatter
Be happy being you
And that is the key
I have a stammer
It's what makes me, Me