More than a piece to a puzzle
More than an open door or window
More then anything I wanted to be seen
I needed her to know I was there with her
Every step of the way fighting along side her
I spent hours watching you sweet girl
trying to figure out what it is you see, think, feel
Then one day you lay on the floor
Just kicking away at the wall
Like lightning it hit me
I knew I had to at least try
I laid on the floor next to my baby girl
I kicked the wall a couple of times
Nothing happened so I continued
Kicking the wall right along side you
I looked over to see you looking at me
Looking straight at me
Smiling and giggling at me
Oh how my heart sang
On that day My little girl
Who they said was trapped in her own mind
She saw me laying right next to her
I knew I was now a part of her world
Author notes
This is a moment I shared with my daughter around the age of 6 it was 2 years after her diagnosis of autism. This moment turned my life and way of thinking around. I wasn't lost to her any more and today we both see each other very clearly on this journey.
I am honored to be in her presence everyday, she is amazing and works so hard everyday.
Thank you for the contest.
A contest entry
- AUTISM by HatedLoveDieingRose.
430 points, ended April 23, 8 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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WOW! this really touched my heart, I have a best friend who works with and teaches autistic children. The love and commitment she has for each of these kids is amazing and we celebrate each and every breakthrough. Every time she finds a way into their world, it is a special experience. What a awesome, heartfelt poem, she is truly blessed to have a mom like you and I know you feel the same about her. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you I am truly blessed to have her
she is a beautiful girl and an inspiration to us all.
Thank you for taking the time to read and for the wonderful comment
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Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FQ, Moments shared with your children are so special and especially when you can connect totally with them even if it is for one fleeting second. This most definitely deserved the gold and I congratulate you for that. More so I thank you for sharing such a wonderful part of your heart with all of us. I commend you for the strength it takes to raise a child with special needs and it is your heart that sees all she accomplishes as she is growing. I'm very happy that I stopped by this piece. It touched me deeply. Keep that ink flowing. Love ya my dear friend, Joyce
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Thank you joyce she is my pride and joy i love her deeply and we still have times when we need those moments to reconnect.
I am just willing to take that time on her and all of my babies.
Thank you for your beautiful words and i am so glad this has touched you and others.
fire
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This was so sweet sis.
A moment treasued... its was so sweet.
It had beauty in it and nurture fomr a mother's eyes
Lovely
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thank you sis
this oe is very special to me
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awww
what a beautiful read firequeen....really well written.....its those moments as parents that touch us......wel done you......really enjoyed reading this poem
x
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Thank you jayde
this one means a lot to me.
she is my hero
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Wow hunni
This speaks to me about the power
of love.
My heart is
filled and overflowing with admiration and awe for the both of you!
This will certainly inspire hope
in others. Bless you and your daughter/
your Earth Angel!
Thank you so much for sharing!
~Pastel
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Thank you pastel my dear.
she is my daily inspiration. she works hard everyday for everything.
Truly amazing how one person can change your whole world your whole way of thinking.
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Absolutely brilliant! This poem needs more exposure than just here on AP. I think it would give strength and hope to other parents of autistic children. Have you considered sending it to these people?
http://www.autism-society.org
Love,
Amera♥
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Thank you amera. your words touch me.
i will send it to them if it gives hope to just one mother who is struggling. I had no one to understand or talk to when i first found out. read all the articles all the books and they all told me the same thing, that my baby was lost to me, i refused to believe that.
Thank you again
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Oh wow. This is a really touching poem. Very well written. I really enjoyed it. Very emotional and what a wonderful moment you shared with your child. Keep up the great work and Thank you for sharing this with us.
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Wow, your poem actually brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes we have to walk that proverbial mile in someone else's shoes before we can truly understand. I'm so glad you added the AN to show that the poem was just the beginning. Blessings to you and your daughter. I'm glad you found a way through the fog & the isolation.
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Thank you i am so glad that this piece of my daughter and i's life could touch so many.
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This is a great poem you wrote about your daughter! I am not sure if you know that my son is autistic. You both will get by as I have so far. He is 17 years old already. It is a big worry for a parent as you wonder what their future holds. If you ever need to talk or know more about autism, send me a message which I you probably know alot raising a daughter with autism. I am a firm believer that these children are born to special mothers to care them. It's a gift to us. Very nice poem you wrote about your daughter!
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Marvelously impressive.
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Thank you
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Beautiful. No other words I can think of will suffice.
Write On!
jIM
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What a thoughtful poem this is, and the love for your autism suffering daughter shines in your words here. A well deserving gold winner. Take care and thanks for sharing your poem here.
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Thank you very much for the wonderful comment and the kind words.
i really appreciate them both.
fire
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Your life is not easy but it will be full of love. I hope you have someone to share your life with who loves your daughter as much as you do and who can take the pressure off you for a while as you need love, care and attention too. Carers need to be cared for too. Blessings to you both. Sheila
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Thank you very much I do have a wonderful partner who is very supportive, even though we are apart right now i know it wont be forever and it will be a hands on support real soon.
Thank you again for the wonderful comment and kind words.
fire
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It is a very beautiful poem that really pulled me in, I found myself continuing to read, curious... was this a lovers questioning, a friends empathy, a parents seeking...?
And real satisfaction in finding it was the purity of a parents love for their child that wrote out a poetic experience such as this.
I believe the first three lines should read "More than..." rather than "More then..."?
Also, the last line in the third stanza, there is an "I" that needs to be capitalized.
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What a beautiful write! An incredible moment that has been shared about instincts and Love!
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Thank you very much for your kind words
very much appreciated
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Congrats on the gold and being spotlighted on the front page. Anyone who cares for someone who has autism does deserve a gold. You put a lot of energy and love into her and it shows.
Kari
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Thank you very much kari I very much appreciate your comment and your applause.
I am the one who is truly blessed to have my every day with this beautiful little girl.
She is the bravest and sweetes and most honest person i've ever known. and she does it mostly without saying a word.
Thank you again
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PandorasBox was the one that suggested it
I agree. She is very brave, and sweet. I know she'll turn out just fine despite her problems because of how you raised her
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Sweet of you to say thank you
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A beautiful poem, joining them in their world might be truly a way to reach them.
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What a momentous event. To be included inside the child's circle of acknowleged others! An honor not lightly given.
Excellent write. Congrats on the gold!
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AMAZING
This poem is amazing. It made me cry!!! Good job! and your welcome for the contest! i have been wearing a Autism all month, to support it, i will also be doing Run for Autism, next month, i am so happy, i cant wait! thanks for your entry! good Luck! -
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Thank you so much for the gold shiney
keep doing all the wonderful things for autism awareness.
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Fantastic
i can see and feel every word, from those georgous chocolate brown eyes to the heart melting smile on our beautiful little girls face,
a moment with her is a gift that few are privlage with, but one that you can never ever forget.
sweet heart this brought tears and warm memories of moments shared with our special little princess.
my favorite by far was of her climbing on my lap, looking at me and then the shock and suprise of a kiss, unoconditional love, she truly is our blessing.
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She is a miracle baby
I have the joy of watching her grow both physically and mentally.
It's amazing.
She changes all the time. She is such a loving child.
Thank you my love.
we miss you
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Oh how sweet and amazing, my friend...this brought tears to my eyes. Our journeys with our daughters may be painful at times, but they are so worth it. Its a bond like no other and she is lucky to have such an awesome mom.
Hugs,
Selena
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Thank you so much my dear friend.
If it touched you then i did what i wanted
This was an amazing moment and one i'll never forget
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Awesome Sis...
Such a touching piece that I can so relate too...
Its so hard, but its moments like this that make it all worthwhile...
I am moved by your words...
Keep up the good work...
Well done!!!
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