A little guy- poem about autism

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Open Poetry #28

A little guy- poem about autism

Jordyn05
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since 2003-07-17

Posts 62

0 posted 2003-09-13 10:23 AM

This poem is about my friend Jimmy who has autism.
Since I have wroked with him from 9th grade to present he has been the light of my life.
I personally wish Jimmy the very best in his life for years to come.

I know a little guy, his age is five years old,

He does not act like other boys, he is autistic I am told.

I often wonder what it's like inside his little head,

Is it peaceful and serene

Or do monsters chase him as he lies in bed?

Do fairies dance and flowers bloom

In a million shades of red?

Or do the colors scream and the sounds pound,

and make him wish that he were dead.

Are "cheetos" and lollypops free for all?

And you never have to "go to bed?"

Are there dogs aplenty and cool running streams?

Ears to feel, cats to chase, and sweet, sweet dreams?

Or does our world shout too much? Is it much too loud?

Do his senses reel at the din and make his mind a cloud?

Is that why he runs away? And why he cries so loud?

I want to tell him that I love him. To tell him I am proud.

I want to speak the spell that breaks the curse

and blows away the cloud.

I hope some day to know these things,

and to tell him how I feel.

To share his hopes and dreams and help to make them real

Yes I know a little guy, His age is still the same

I love him more than life itself.

And Jimmy is his name.

[This message has been edited by Jordyn05 (09-13-2003 11:43 AM).]

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

1 posted 2003-09-13 10:25 AM

very sweet...I have worked also with children who have disabilities. Their innocense is what is captivating.

M

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

2 posted 2003-09-13 10:26 AM

loved this one, as I am close to one who shares this unique pathway to the world

Jordyn05
Member

since 2003-07-17

Posts 62

3 posted 2003-09-13 10:27 AM

Thanks for your respond to this poem. I really like it when people comment on my work.
Agian thanks for responding and I think that its neat that we both work with children who have disabilites.

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