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Autism’s World

He didn’t know his was an altered existence – Unaware that others missed the colours he felt, His eyes conjured visions with remarkable patience. In his other-world, where golden imagining dwelt, Sunshine bred leaves, and reflecting waters shone With an insistence born of cold necessity. In his tightly woven shell, his soul withdrawn, Only his…

Image courtesy of Brian Gaynor Photography

He didn’t know his was an altered existence –

Unaware that others missed the colours he felt,

His eyes conjured visions with remarkable patience.

In his other-world, where golden imagining dwelt,

Sunshine bred leaves, and reflecting waters shone

With an insistence born of cold necessity.

In his tightly woven shell, his soul withdrawn,

Only his eyes connected to this world only he could see.

To him, it pulsed with light, it breathed in hues

Like fairy dust; creatures of bedtime tales

Haunted its vistas wrapped in heavenly dews,

Visions and sights against which the real world pales…

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Responses to “Autism’s World”

  1. Marcy

    Do these words come from experience with a child like this? It’s beatiful!

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    1. melodylowes

      Thanks! I have limited experience – but have read a lot, and have an imagination! That photo to me looked like it was from an altered existence and it was what my heart wanted to say this morning!

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  2. thoughtofvg

    I like this very much. My brother has autism and it is wonderful to see the positive sides of autism brought out so strongly. I sometimes wonder just how differently he sees the world-well for that matter, how every person sees the world.

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    1. melodylowes

      Ah – so your own experience has taught you to see things differently! It is a gift to be able to see what others can’t, and apply it how others won’t. Thank you for your thoughts!

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  3. Ellen Grace Olinger

    Hi Melody, I’ve been reading Barbara Crooker’s poems about her son, who has autism. She has a website and her poems are easy to find online in other places too. If you haven’t read her work, I think you’d find a kindred spirit. She writes about all of life.

    I enjoy reading your poetry often. Ellen

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    1. melodylowes

      Thank you Ellen! I will check her out – thanks!

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  4. Angel

    Melody!

    I am on the autism spectrum, but an Aspergers girl (woman I suppose). You’ve captured very much a section of what it feels like in my mind at times, and reflected it wonderfully. I did think everyone thought in my colors – it made it a very lonely place when I was told they did not, or they mocked my world. I appreciate this poem a great deal. Lovely image! 🙂

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    1. Angel

      I also have a son on the autism spectrum, and I love watching and experiencing how he sees the world too. Ok, last comment here for now. Hee hee

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    2. melodylowes

      Wow – thank you so much for sharing your personal take on this – I have a some experience with various spots on the spectrum but it means a lot to have you relate to what I was trying to express…

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  5. thepoeticgoblin

    Strong, creative piece! Thank you for sharing it with me.

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    1. melodylowes

      You’re welcome! 🙂

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  6. seventhvoice

    Fantastic poem. thank you.

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    1. melodylowes

      It is my hope that these words can help people to understand that different viewpoints can be incredibly beautiful, whatever their origin.

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  7. seventhvoice

    Reblogged this on seventhvoice and commented:
    Love this poem. Thank you Melody.

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  8. Erin

    This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

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    1. melodylowes

      You’re welcome – and thank you!

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