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The Garden of Autism

Contributed by Valerie_Pearson on Friday, 10th January 2003 @ 12:00:00 PM in AEST
Topic: FamilyPoems



Of the many gardens, I have wandered,
of the many I have seen,
there's one garden,
that seems hard to search,
one thats restless and unseen,
At times it makes me helpless,
lost and so confused,
its a very different world,
but the colors are so true,

Locked deep inside this garden,
is a cherished little boy,
one I held since birth,
to me, he is my joy,

But inside this garden, there's a window,
that looks beyond our world,
and everything here is a challenge,
that looks new but yet its swirled,
Its almost like, a reflection,
hanging on the wall,
will it make our hearts cling,
or make me want to ball,

Will his garden let us feel,
and touch, and smell, and see,
or will this garden corner us,
and invert that secret key,
where silent words come knocking,
and beg to be a thought,
but lies there tied inside,
and then simply forgot,

Of the many gardens, I have wandered,
of the many I have searched,
this garden holds the secrets,
more mighty than my worth,
Its almost like a picture,
a full breath of life,
and everytime I walk inside,
he shines a brighter light,

Some say they couldn't do it,
it would turn them upsidedown,
but to have the key of life before me,
I simply cannot frown,

The one that seems unreal,
where thoughts are black and white,
it's just another day to me,
and our garden knows what right!




Copyright © Valerie_Pearson ... [ 2003-01-10 12:00:00]
(Date/Time posted on site)





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Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by LOWMAN613 on Friday, 10th January 2003 @ 04:25:45 PM AEST
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Oh Val this was such a beautiful touching poem! You and your son are true angels for those of us who are unaware! You are a blessed mother indeed,& your courage inspires me!God bless ! Christina


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by wyrd_faerie on Friday, 10th January 2003 @ 05:07:41 PM AEST
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oh, this is beautiful! well done! this is so inspiring, thankyou for teaching me things...


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by DreamWeaver on Friday, 10th January 2003 @ 05:14:32 PM AEST
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Valerie, this is a lovely way to describe your feelings and difficulty you both must face - a garden with a window - beautiful.


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by spooky on Friday, 10th January 2003 @ 07:44:05 PM AEST
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very beautiful,,insparational thought,,well written,,,spooky


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by Jenni_Kalicharan on Friday, 10th January 2003 @ 11:08:16 PM AEST
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Val, this is such a special write.. I can't begin to imagine the struggle you both face..but I can imagine the bond you share with your son.... Great write...and fantastic title....
Hugs for the little one...
Jenni


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by Cynthia on Saturday, 11th January 2003 @ 08:38:47 PM AEST
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I know exactly how you must feel. I have a cousin that I used to babysit everyday and he had autism. I loved him dearly. It's been quite a long time since I've seen him. I don't know where he is, or what he is doing. I hope to see him one day and give him a big hug. This is a very special poem to me. It made me think of my cousin and brought back memories. Thanx *S* Cynthia


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by Fwog on Monday, 13th January 2003 @ 09:42:19 AM AEST
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Hi Val!
This is so beautiful a poem, I am crying as I read it.
You are one very special person, I am so inspired by you and Nathan. You poetry allows me a tiny walk in your world and it is magical.
Motherhood is so resplendent in you. Many thanks for this beautiful write.
Another poem for a special page on YPDC.
HUGZ


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by Chrissie on Wednesday, 22nd January 2003 @ 09:24:32 AM AEST
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This beautifully written, magical poem has reached me and taught me things I want to know. Thank you for that and for opening the garden gate.
I have epilepsy and also try to promote a better understanding of it in my writing.
Chrissie


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by Wrybod on Thursday, 23rd January 2003 @ 10:27:09 AM AEST
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Valerie, That took a lot of love and guts to write. I've read it several times and still don't feel I've really "tuned in and got the full signal"
Perhaps one has to be a mother or at least a woman. Great poem.

I have to confess I've been avoiding it for a long time, afraid of the message but it does more than tell a sad story and I'm glad now that I've been there


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by karoody on Monday, 10th February 2003 @ 12:13:38 AM AEST
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That is so sweet. Doesn't make me sad...Actually glad that there is someone like you who just won't give up. Very touched.


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by LadyDama on Monday, 10th February 2003 @ 01:27:01 AM AEST
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::wiping a tear away::... beautiful... just beautiful...


Re: The Garden of Autism (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Monday, 28th June 2004 @ 02:25:30 PM AEST
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These are exceptional children. The love and intelligence inside of them is awe-inspiring. I have worked with them for several years and they always put something special into my heart and soul. I cannot begin to fathom the world they live in, but it is like a beautiful parallel universe to ours. They absolutely amaze me.

Love,
Rita




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