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Autism Speaks |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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Autism Speaks I watch them, words unspoken Eyes glancing never there Can feel the hearts are beating The reaching out nowhere... The screams that try an outlet The smiles that aren't returned Until a touch of "wonderful" Released by something spurned. Who knows the inner thoughts of Who knows the feelings' need A tickle here, some timing there In capturing the read... On faces as I ponder Tomorrow's life to be. Watching words unspoken From actions that I see. M *working with 3 and 4 year olds this week* "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This is very touching, Maureen. Thanks for caring for them. Owl |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Really very well done Maureen My daughter married a man who has an autistic son. They manage quite well and love knows no boundaries. Glad to see you doing such fine work. More like you are needed and I'm really serious when I mention that. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I read this with appreciation for what you do and the love you show for your little charges. Thank you, jo |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, Maureen, you touch all kinds of feelings with this one... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thanks everyone~~ I don't think most know how much strength emotionally and physically goes into working with some children and I have a great admiration for those teachers. ( I was only substituting in that classroom this week.) M |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
Sweetly penned, Maur. You have my admiration and respect for drawing this sketch of an under-reported problem in the US that is only getting worse by leaps and bounds. Jeff |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Maureen, I'm speechless! What a meaningful and highly touching piece of writing. Only someone of your caliber could reach these children and in such a special way. You're beautiful ~ as are they.  Love & child Light, Linda |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Maureen, your heart is so big. Your sensitive poetry always touches me where I live. Beautifully inspired. Thanks for this~ Hugs~ |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
an effectively emotive 'write' about an important topic! ... well 'penned' ! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thanks again to each of you for your replies. I do enjoy being with many of the different grades and abilities that I work with.  M |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
((((((Maureen)))))) You're the best!!!! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
How fortunate are these children to have you in their lives and classes, dear Maureen. I think this is really exquisitely profound. Love, Margherita |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
beautifully penned, touched my heart in so many ways & close to home for me as I have an autistic nephew. ~hugs~ Love is the life of the soul... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
This grabbed everybody where it needed to grab them, I think. Thank you for the beautiful poem and for the soul behind the person who wrote it. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~ |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I'm glad this one was brought back up, Maureen. Quite touching... and deeply insightful in its pondering. Michael |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
M, This is an important poem. Well written, well said - thank you for providing a voice. A |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
This really touched me, as well, Maureen. It's not an easy condition to understand, that locked in self who can't come out as we do, who are considered normal. It is a frustrating problem for both the afflicted and those who love them, but love really is the key. Thank you so much for sharing this. I think someone (an adult) close to me has a similar dysfunction, but has never been diagnosed. ~Karen |
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