God’s Beautiful Butterfly (Autism Poem) | Autism PDD

God’s Beautiful Butterfly

I am a child who has Autism,
who may not do things exactly like you.
But that does not mean I am useless,
I have feelings and emotions, just like you.

I can hear the things you are saying,
even though with words I can not yet speak.
I may not be able to play sports like you,
but that does not mean I am weak.

I know there are many things about me,
that you simply do not understand.
But please don't shy away from me,
talk to me and perhaps offer to shake my hand.

I may have a mind that works differently,
pages in a book – I may flap instead of turn;
But that does not mean you can't teach me,
you might be surprised at just what I can learn.

If you think when I don't cooperate, I'm misbehaving,
and conclude that I'm not disciplined enough;
please take a moment to consider,
that the road I am traveling can be tough.

When you stare at me, point, or start to whisper,
It makes me sad, and I so want to cry ---
Why do you view me as some crippled caterpillar?
Why can't you see that I'm God's beautiful butterfly?

mandyanthony39308.4249884259OK I cried at this one...ESP. since my son just has a meltdown.No I did not write this, someone sent it to me in an email.
But I just thought that it was too sweet not to share with you guys.
bump, i want all everyone to have a chance to read this. Very beautiful:) Thanks:)

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