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Autism, Poverty and Hope

I have a friend who is a single mom of two children. One child has autism. She used to have a high-powered job working 50 - 60 hours a week and so had little time with her kids. She has since chosen to be unemployed and live below the poverty line to spend more time with her kids.

I would like some poems to encourage her. She is a Christian so poems of faith are more than welcome.

Some suggestions:

Poems that praise her courage and faith
Poems about children
Poems about motherhood
Poems of hope

If the poems are really good, I will compile them into a little book to give her. I will credit you by screen name or real name if you supply that.

Keep the poems clean and G-Rated.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on June 28, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 2 people
  • Final notes:
    Thanks to all who entered. I hope my friend is encouraged by your pieces. I did not judge based on the best poetically written piece but rather which piece I felt would be most encouraging to my friend and her situation. I found that "You're gonna be OK" directly addressed my friend and pointed her to the source of all hope, Christ. "Cornelia" was a beautifully written piece of poetry, told a good story and addressed my friend's situation well. I was very impressed with this piece. "No Charge" addressed motherhood very well and reminds the reader of how precious love is between mother and child.

Contest Winners

  1. You're gonna be ok
    You try your hardest, to deal with it all, just remember, Christ is beside you.
    by kiki-bunny23 15 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 20 12:24 PM 2008
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Cornelia
    A child of priv'lege, riches, rank -
    (whose father all of Rome did thank)
    by Mirthryl 24 lines, 10 comments, on Jun 19 11:40 PM 2008. In Motherhood, history, comment Autism
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. No Charge
    by HaleighGrace 16 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 6 11:08 AM 2008. In Love
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Little John
    Little John just hated going to school
    That much could certainly be said
    by judmc 46 lines, 20 comments, on Feb 10 10:11 AM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. A Mother's Love
    A mother's love is the center of our soul. A love coming from the center of
    God's Being; connecting us and directing us in thought and wor
    by skye01 17 lines, 6 comments, on Oct 5 11:18 AM 2007. In Life, Spiritual, Personal, Hope, Death, Inspirational, Family
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. Content to be themselves
    where is the wonder of a child who follows the clouds day or night
    by Eric Nunnally 47 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 22 10:50 AM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [11]

1 - 11 of 11
  • Saint Cecilia's Children
    Boldly treading on words, they leap forward, sideways,
    by ladame 33 lines, 7 comments, on May 28 6:10 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Living Inside.
    Looking around I saw naught here I want to see.
    This Earth, such a frightening place to be.
    by Tamera 13 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 9 12:47 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • True Sight
    Though we walk a narrow path as just a spec of sand
    look at the sky and witness true beauty again
    by WinterxSage 8 lines, 3 comments, on May 26 6:10 PM 2008. In Hope, Nature
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • The Threaping Three
    First, there's Mara Jade; the baby of the band.
    Not one item in the house escapes her baby hand.
    by Tay 23 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 14 4:17 PM 2008. In Humor, Life, Personal
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Unconditional Love
    by sarajaneUK 28 lines, 52 comments, on Feb 15 12:43 PM 2006. In Personal, Love, Hope
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite

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  • xxRainbowDawnxx
    June 6, 2008
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    I used to share a taxi with a guy with Autism and in my college there was also someone with Asperger's, which is similar to autism. It's tough, but it's rewarding when you see them happy.

  • skye01 gold member
    June 19, 2008
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    My ex-husband is the director of an autistic program in Knoxville, TN. He has done an exceptional job with the young man he sits with. I can get you in touch with him if you like and find out all the help available. Does your friend get SSI? She should get paid for taking care of her son. There are also care giver assistant programs available in most states to help her with household chores and errands. There are other programs available through most states and the fed gov. Skye01


  • kiki-bunny23
    June 20, 2008
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    I saw this and was going to enter but unfortunately I just missed it. My little brother has autism so I know how they act. My mom works night shifts and I watch Jon a lot...


    • melphleg gold member
      June 20, 2008
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      I've extended the contest. I'll be away this weekend anyway, so I would not be able to judge it this weekend. Please enter.