“Measured” examines how ideals of the ‘standard’ human body have shaped perceptions of difference across history. Drawing on the symbolism of the Vitruvian Man and the author’s lived experience with spinal cord injury, the poem explores the subtle ways that correction and normalization can be embedded within acts of kindness. It invites readers to consider forms of wholeness that exist beyond conventional measures of completeness.

Barbara Huntington offers readers a fascinating chance to experience the workings of a poet’s brain post-stroke. These 13 poems, written as the days play out, move from confusion to blinding clarity and back again. Throughout it all, the poet is sharply aware, watching it all, commenting on it for the world to witness. At one point, he offers a brilliant commentary in ¾ time! This is an experience well worth sharing.

doi: 10.18737/0607410981 AMA Citation: Sanchez M. Sumpter. J Hum Rehabil. 2023; Fall. doi:10.18737/0607410981 Download the article (pdf) Table of Contents I packed up and headed

Struggling with severe aphasia after her stroke, Yvette Warren offers a truly powerful poetic expression of her journey and reminds us of the strength in silence.