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Poetry thread

Lotus

I quite like writing poetry and so I thought I'd start a thread - please post your poems here. The first one I want to share is one I posted on another thread recently, about autistic people being typecast.

It's called "I don't wanna be typecast"

I don't wanna be typecast, I'm not a Tinpot

Unimportant, inferior or worthless, I'm not.

I'm not a savant, no genius IQ

But I'm not stupid, I can learn stuff too.

Don't think there is no emotion there

I have empathy, consideration and care

I don't wanna be typecast, no matter what we do

We're all individuals, I'm me and you're you

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  • "Autistic Joy"

    *************

    Absorbed in interests

    Immersed in their enjoyment

    The world fades away

    **************

    Enjoying colours

    Textures, shapes, movement and form

    Sensory pleasures

    **************

    Enjoying patterns

    Language, numbers, dance, music

    Deep satisfaction

    **************

    Nature, animals,

    Creative activities,

    Deep knowledge diving

    **************

    Structure and order

    Quiet, calm environments

    Peace in safe spaces

    **************

    Accepting oneself

    Not social expectation

    Brings autistic joy

    **************

  • in reply to Lotus

    The poem above called "Autistic Joy" is a 5-7-5 Haiku - for anyone who is not familiar with this poetry form, it means there are 5 syllables in the first line of each verse, 7 in the second, and 5 in the third. I like this style of poem because I enjoy numbers, patterns and rhythm. 

  • in reply to Lotus

    I haven't written haiku in a while, here's a couple from a while ago that are autism related....

    #6

    I like the warm sun
    Shining now through my window
    But not the harsh glare

    #8

    Zeitgeist refugees

    Shelter from modern life's noise

    Avoiding meltdown

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