An Autistic Child

"I'M IN HERE!' I WANT TO SHOUT, BUT MY MOUTH WON'T LET MY WORDS COME OUT.

I'm NOT DUMB, I HAVE WORDS TO SAY,IF ONLY MY VOICE WOULD MY THOUGHTS CONVEY.

I SEE YOUR LABOR OF LOVE AND THANK MY GOD ABOVE. I CANNOT READ BUT GOD MAKES ME TO KNOW, HE TAKES CARE OF CHILDREN HERE BELOW, WITH THE GREAT LOVE HE DOES BESTOW.

DON'T LABEL ME AS A LOST CAUSE, WHEN WE ALL KNOW THE SYSTEM HAS FLAWS.

I LOVE YOU DEARLY MY PATIENT FAMILY, AS YOU TRY DESPERATELY TO CARE FOR ME.

I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A STRONG CONVICTION, PLEASE HELP FIND A CURE FOR THIS UNUSUAL CONDITION.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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July 3, 2016 at 1:27 AM
Jonathan Hopkins, NICE TO SEE THIS ONE AGAIN..SKAT
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April 29, 2016 at 11:41 AM
Jonathan Hopkins, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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April 26, 2016 at 11:17 PM
Hi Jonathan, Nice & amazing first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Wish u a successful journey ahead........hugs
Hopkins Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 10:47 AM
thanks. please check out my other poem posts.
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April 26, 2016 at 2:20 PM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Jonathan. :)
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August 23, 2016 at 9:40 AM
THENKS. PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER POEM POSTS
Allison Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 1:04 PM
I worked with autistic children for over 16 years - very powerfully written Jonathan:-) hugs Jan xxx
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April 26, 2016 at 12:26 PM
Jonathan, sad to read about this... thank you for sharing,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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August 23, 2016 at 9:41 AM
THANKS . PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER POSTS.
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