'Autism' by John Kaniecki

​Autism
by John Kaniecki
 
Can I let you in?
(I never knew you were out)
Autism
A schism
Could you understand?---- perhaps
In compassion
Lend a hand
 
I see the world in twirling waves
Words butterfly by
Concepts crash in crescendos
Running only to stand still
Climbing always climbing the hill
I guess I eternally will
 
There I am
An object on a shelf
Here I am
Caught up in my self
Please
Don't disregard
Life is sometimes hard
But God created me
Unique
And wonderfully
 
Take the time
To cross the line
My humanity
Begs dignity
Autism
Count it not as a shame
No guilt, nor party to blame
I too am a child of the Earth
I too have my worth
Come comprehend
Be my friend