Poem -
Neon?
Normal?..whatโs normal?
Bombardedย with diversity,
Racism, sexual orientation,
Disability..
See stuff and recognise it
Easy!
Really?
Take a 12 year old shopping
He turns from angel to demon
In a heartbeat.
Sanctimonious โtut tutsโ and icy stares
โBlame the parentsโ โnot enough disciplineโ
Heard it all..Iโm bored
Open your eyes and open your minds
Autism comes without neon signs!
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Really cool poem with an amazing concept !
-TheInvisableOne
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Thank you so much. Much like your own name- ย his diversity is often an โInvisible One!โ Really appreciate your reading and commenting
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Great piece of work lodi...you just get better and better hun! love theย wonderfully diverse subjects that you write on.... you are an undiscovered talent!ย
Thank you my number one fan! xx
Great poem! Love it! x
Thank you so much Caron- pleased you enjoyed it xx
Hi Lodigiana, great poem. Morrisons supermarkets now do quiet Thursdays soย people with autism can shop in relative peace. I suppose that the invisible differences are harder to comprehend but being judgemental of a child you do not know when he/she throws a tantrum is closed minded and stupid. Another really great write.
Nigel
Hi Nigel, yes you areย correct about Morrisons and that'sย certainly a step in the right direction! ..having autism in the family certainly make one review how we react to situations that we have no real understanding of and making blind judgments..Thanks so much for your comments - always so good to receive them. xx
Wow, what a great awareness write, Lodigiana ?? Thank you for sharing this incredible piece. I have worked in the Education sector with autistic students & also worked in the Welfare to Work sector to help support & assist individuals with autism & other disabilities. I gained so much personally from these individuals on a daily basis & also very much hear the frustration families/cares feel about the lack of awareness. Youโve highlighted this brilliantly ????? x
Thanks so much for your really informative comments- it is a frustrating situation to experience but maybe little by little people are becoming more aware of Autism and will become less quick to judge. Really appreciate your input, thank you so much Tracey!
You are more than welcome ?? x
Wise words Ana! I took care of these angelic kids. The shrewd looks the disapprovingย stares. Others so quick to condemn. Being a caregiver for many years was a blessing.ย
I will bet you were a great compassionate carer as well hun!ย these kids need love not condemnation! Thanks so much for your ever welcome comments xxx
A special write from I'm sure a very special mum
Bless you Kieran,his mum is indeedย a special lady- I am his Nannie. Thank you so much for yourย kind comments .ย