Like The Rest

A self poem. A personal experience.

I walk amongst the shadows
but never was I one of them.

I couldn't see the stars
or the sky,
for I was like fog.

I blinded all who came
to my front,
I fogged their minds
with my chilled breath.

I couldn't figure out
what was left.

I wanted to be a shadow
like all the rest,
sadly I will never be like
the rest.

I am unique,
I am free,
I am me,
I am autistic
and I can't conform like you can.

My views are unique,
my brain is wired differently.

I will never be like
the rest, doesn't matter
how much I protest.

Author's Note

Please don't be rude. I am autistic and I might make a mistake. Please let me know the correct spelling instead of bulling me about it. Thank you.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

All of us are different.
"I will never be like
the rest, doesn't matter
how much I protest."
The above words are true for the all of us. Strength and weaknesses make us who we are. I liked your thoughts and the proper ending. Thank you Amanda for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[R.E. Ray]

I don't have the same experiences, so my comments are offered largely from an uninformed perspective. Still, I ask, why "protest?" Why not celebrate your uniqueness---as your poem does?

Your poem honors all who live with autism. It's a powerful, revealing piece. Thanks for sharing it.

[Amanda]

That's the thing, I use to protect because I was told I should try being like everyone else. I learned I will never be like everyone else. I have learned to expect that and love myself. 😊 Thank you for commenting. I am glad you like it. It is rare to be able to talk to an autistic person like myself because in the beginning of my life I didn't understand how to communicate like I do now. It is because I am willing to try to understand others who don't have autism that I understand as much as I am able to. It will always be a learning experience. That's life for ya. 😊

[Chris]

A fair view of you, and a rare understanding of what YOU means.