“At Times” by Poet and Autism Grandmother x2
Great poem by Autism Grandma x 2, Claudia Lowery.
“AT TIMES”
I cannot say I am happy
about autism,
a word that is labeled
to my two oldest grandsons.
I cannot say that I am joyfully
accepting their quirks,
special needs, and chaos
that seems to push them
faster and farther
than I can run.
I cannot say that I am not frustrated,
tired, and angry
when trying to reason with
tantrums, outbursts, and screaming fits.
I just want to turn and hide.But,
I can say that small improvements are huge
and cause us to rejoice.
I can see that there are timely moments
when one comes up and kisses me
when I least deserve it.
I can say that I love
my two little autistic boys
even when they’re not lovable,
for after all,
I’ve not been too lovable either,
at times.
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