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jbouder
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0 posted 2003-08-23 10:55 AM


Another battle fought, another battle won –
I step softly in the hallway so I don’t disturb my sleeping son
held closely in my folded arms.

It is a father’s duty to protect his children, so –

Where were YOU when mind-blindness struck my helpless son?
Where were YOU during the struggle to teach him how to learn?
Where were YOU when they tried to sweep my son under the red-tape rug?

I was with him when autism stole his voice.
I was with him through every tedious step
to rewire his brain to learn to learn.
I was with him to breach the bureaucratic walls.

Where were YOU?  Where would he be if I was never there?
Who would fight for him?  Who would carry him to bed?
I was always there.

But I already know your answers.
I suppose YOU asked these questions long ago –
YOU gave him to me
YOU gave me to him.

Another battle fought, another battle won.
I step softly to his room and lay my sleeping son to bed, knowing –

Someday, maybe not tomorrow,
but someday, he will awaken.

[This message has been edited by jbouder (08-23-2003 11:14 AM).]

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cynicsRus
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since 2003-06-06
Posts 591
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1 posted 2003-08-23 05:00 PM


Jim,
A poignant Piece. Very touching and well done.
Thanks for sharing.

Sid@cynicsRus.com

MsSouthernOrchid
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since 2003-07-12
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2 posted 2003-08-24 12:05 PM


Really touched my heart. Brought tears to my eyes.
                        

warmhrt
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since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563

3 posted 2003-08-25 12:52 PM


Hi Jim,

This is very well done...expresses well your love for your son and your helpless rage you direct above when you feel overwhelmed. I enjoyed reading, and was very touched by the piece.

Kris

"It is wisdom to know others;
It is enlightenment to know one's self" - Lao Tzu

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