Alone

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Sat, 05-26-2007 - 11:18pm

In chat tonight, I was asked to post this poem. Our youngest, Claire (6 y/o autie), was asked to pick a poem and memorize it for her class poetry celebration. I think it's a pretty insightful choice for a child who struggles immensely with communication.

ALONE

In the middle of this riot
I'd like to find a place that's quiet
A little space that's shaped like me
A little place where I can be

Alone

Amy

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In reply to: manec93
Sun, 05-27-2007 - 1:06am
Wow thats really good! Its sounds like an adult wrote it, but she's only a 6 yr. old. I think your dd has a talent to be nurtured. Take Care~ Mary Ann
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In reply to: manec93
Sun, 05-27-2007 - 2:21am

Stab in the heart here Amy......

Perfect for my Boys who, one child wants to be alone and both children hide with sensory issues...

Printing it out now.

Thank you hon.

Lainie

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In reply to: manec93
Sun, 05-27-2007 - 2:31am

Meant to add (hit send too soon, fast fingers lol) that she picked the perfect poem for all of our kiddos :)

Lainie

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In reply to: manec93
Sun, 05-27-2007 - 10:01am

Her choice was very insightful. Unfortunately most of it will probably be lost of those horrible classmates of hers.


I do wonder if an Aspie or Autie wrote this poem? It screams Spectrum to me, which is probably why she identified so closely with it.


-Paula


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In reply to: manec93
Sun, 05-27-2007 - 10:55am

You know, seeing as how the author is listed as "anon" it probably was somebody on the spectrum. At least, I want to believe it was. Makes Claire's choice all the more relevant, in my mind.

Amy

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Sun, 05-27-2007 - 10:07pm

wow! how profound.

betsy

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Sun, 05-27-2007 - 10:31pm

I really love this poem Amy.
It hit deep for me

Nora

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Tue, 05-29-2007 - 10:45am

That is absolutely perfect. It really dugs pull on the heart strings doesn't it.

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In reply to: manec93
Tue, 05-29-2007 - 11:14am

Amy,

Just beautiful.

Sara

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Tue, 05-29-2007 - 3:48pm
Absolutely beautiful. I think we could all memorize that for ourselves when our worlds are chaotic!
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