Autism in Poetry

Parents cope with their child’s issues in different ways. One of the most expressive of them is the writing of poetry.

I read this poem and it resonated with me so I want to share it with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

My Child

When people laugh,
they don't see the hurt;
But I do.
It's MY CHILD…

When people speak
such unkind words,
they don't see the pain;
But I do.
It's MY CHILD…

When people turn away
Because they don't understand,
I do.
It's MY CHILD…

So many tears,
so many broken hearts,
they don't feel;
But I do.
It's MY CHILD…

A simple smile,
just one kind word
could ease the hurt.
Oh, don't they see;
I do.
It's MY CHILD…

Please understand
My fervent plea;
Think before you speak.
It could be YOUR CHILD…

Written by Fran Sanzone

There are some wonderful and unique autism poems at Child-Autism-Parent-Café. I encourage you to go and read them.