My World

Everybody is unique in their own way.
I am learning every day
I may not talk, 
but I know what’s going on.
I may sit in the corner and rock all night long.
But that’s no reason to judge me.
I may act out in a public place.
But in fact I’m a good kid underneath.
I am smart as a whip
Excelling in math and reading.
Lacking is my communication.
I may even invade your space.
From time to time
When I get mad, I lose it.
The emotions I’m feeling have me over whelmed.
I am not sure what is going on
I hit other kids, but it’s not deliberate.
They make me mad and I flip.
To look you in the eye is almost impossible.
So please don’t think I am cold.
The hand I was dealt wasn’t pretty.
I’m just a kid living with a disability
So please don’t judge me
because I am autistic
I have enough of it!

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Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/5/2014 9:31:00 PM

this is an excellent pen i fully understand my sister suffers bless you

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/5/2014 9:17:00 PM

This is an interesting piece of writing. My nephew has severe autism - so I know the story of that problem very well. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/5/2014 8:54:00 PM

If they could speak out for themselves I am sure they would voice this, Cory. Well, I am thinking of the ones that are inside themselves and cannot communicate much at all. I guess there are varying degrees and there is some types where they can be fairly high functioning. I think you told me once this was your disability? It's been so long since I heard from you. How are you??

Cory Long
Date: 10/5/2014 9:25:00 PM

no I am not autistic, but I am doing well Andrea it is so nice to talk to you again. Glad to be back on the soup. Look forward to chatting and catching up.