"soul of a Challenged Person, Life of a Saint Assured"

As I entered into the supermarket that day,
In bewilderment, I saw this young man, at play.
 
He smiled, I smiled, I wondered at this unique child,
Wandering up and down, happy and mild, each aisle.


Fourteen in natural years, my eyes swelled with tears,
Right away, he stopped his play, came to calm my fears.

Not like us common folks, these beings are quite unique,
Reminders to you and me, special at their love’s peak.

This special rose was of mind, about four or five years,
His concern and love for me, brought flood’s many tears.

They are especially born, not of common seed,
No hate or strife, loves of life, not serpent greed.
 
 Unique, never to hate, they never fake__ poses,
Coming to us Father’s love form’s, true blue roses. 
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Johnson Avatar
July 1, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Congratulations on this tenderly written poem. and win. Love, Joyce
Haick Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Congratulations John on this exceptional write! And yes, perfection in his eyes is not having a high IQ or all our limbs..it's the heart that counts! Beautiful! A fav. of mine! Love, Audrey
Mehta Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Congrats on the HM win, John
Ryerson Avatar
June 29, 2010 at 8:31 PM
My eyes swelled with tears when I read this one too, John....I think these innocent souls have more answers than we do...In some strange way I envy them - Tim
Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2010 at 9:41 PM
AWesome, john. Congratulations.
Brown Avatar
June 28, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Congratulations John on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "Fill In The Blanks" Love, Carol
Chachere Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 9:56 PM
thats special. a very beautiful and touching poem. this is amazing.. ~Always&Forever Lynette
Devonshire Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 11:44 AM
There is much we can learn from people like this young teen whose heart is always filled with joy and love. Indeed, they are "special" in more ways than one, John. What a moving poem! God bless you for seeing the "gift" shrouded by the "disability." Awesome poem, my friend! Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 7:19 AM
A touching portrayal of an experience I have also had.....so often it seems this person is blessed of innocence and happiness, and brings delight to what otherwise may be a heartbreaking situation. Nicely written John...great story. Love, Carrie
Mehta Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 6:52 AM
A very nice theme you have chosen. John. Great luck in the contest
Kendrick Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 3:03 AM
Down's syndrome children are special and are a challenge for the parents...The parents say that they can have terrible temper tantrums at home and I have seen them have them at Wal-Mart when they don't get their way and most of the time parents have to give in to them or try to remove them from the store..Parents and grandparents of these children deserve a special understanding from the public..Great write about this topic. Cody's illness is very rare and is in clusters in familes..Sara
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