Read the poem given below and answer the following question.

She never got to dance

Or go to her own prom.

She never got the chance

To forget where she came from.

She never got to kiss,

A man she idolized.

She never felt love's bliss,

'Cause she was paralyzed.

She never got to talk

About love with a smile.

She never got to walk

Down a church's aisle.

She never got to say

Those precious words, "I Do."

But she was far and away

The strongest girl I ever knew.

She couldn't brush her hair

Or put make up on her face.

She couldn't hold you dear

Or give you a warm embrace.

She couldn't clasp her hands

As if in the form of prayer.

She couldn't understand

Why she was in a wheelchair.

She never showed her fears

Or let you hear her cries.

She never showed the tears

That fell down from her eyes.

She never looked for pity

Or sympathy from you.

That's why she'll always be

The strongest girl I ever knew.

What is the core message conveyed through the poem?

Disability is power

The correct answer is option 2 - Disability is power

The poem highlights the struggles and limitations faced by a girl who was paralyzed, yet it focuses on her strength, resilience, and ability to endure without seeking pity. The repeated phrase "the strongest girl I ever knew" emphasizes that, despite her disability, she exhibited immense strength.

• "Disability has no voice" – Incorrect, because the poem gives a voice to the girl's experiences and struggles.

• "Disability is power" – Correct, as the poem portrays the girl’s strength despite her limitations.

• "Disability is acceptable" – While the poem portrays acceptance, its main focus is on strength, not mere acceptance.

• "Disability needs solace" – Incorrect, as the girl did not seek pity or sympathy.