My Middle Child

Autistic he may be, but one of my boys is what he remains to me
Unusually quiet one day and loud the next
Sweet disposition all the way around
Takes me to worlds I never would have thought of before
Irresistable to those who know and love him
New ways of thinking is what he has shown me

Great joy in having him is all I've known
Really really smart! I wonder why people are surprised?
Each day brought new challenges, but would not trade them
Intersting way of looking at life
Great sorrow is what I feel that he is no longer with me
Happiness is what I will feel when I get to see him again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kroeger Avatar
April 12, 2009 at 9:20 PM
sad I sorry
Shango Avatar
April 9, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Condolences for your loss ... may you be strong as await the meeting time ... keep faith as he would have kept you laughing. I have taught other autistic children, and still feel their bond with me. Love always
Richards Avatar
April 9, 2009 at 11:08 AM
What a loving dedication to your son....I'm sure there have been difficult days, but the love shows in each line of your poem. ~Blessings to you both, Carrie
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