Loneliness Is My Friend ( A Poem About My Autistic Son's Quest To Find Acceptance and Friendship)

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Loneliness Is My Friend

As I stared across the field
The neighborhood kids were playing happily
Why don’t they ask me to play
Loneliness is my friend

My school mates laughed as I walk past them
I just can’t help wondering
Were they laughing at me
Loneliness is my friend

They poked fun at me
And said I acted funny
My tears can’t wash the hurts away
Loneliness is my friend

I know that I am different
I stick out like a sore thumb
Why can’t they just accept me
Loneliness is my friend

As the years slipped by
The scars remain
I have embraced loneliness
But now I finally have some friends.

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Cheers
Charles

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      ·  7 years ago 

    very nice poem ! Thanks so much for sharing ! 👍upped and resteemed !

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      ·  7 years ago 

    Thank you so much for your support

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      ·  7 years ago 

    your welcome!

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        ·  7 years ago 

      Awesome!

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        ·  7 years ago 

      Thanks for your support

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          ·  7 years ago 

        What a beautiful poem <3 :)

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            ·  7 years ago 

          Thank you. Finding friends and acceptance is tough if you are different.

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              ·  7 years ago 

            Yes indeed..

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                ·  7 years ago 

              Very nice lines and I can feel the pain hidden. I have some cases of autism in my family. Music therapy is a very good way to make them feel better. If you have time then do some research n avail the services for your son. God bless you all.

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                  ·  7 years ago 

                Thanks for the encouragement. We have tried various therapies without much success. Music therapy in not available in Kuching where I lived. He has shown an interest in art, and we are moving in that direction.

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                    ·  7 years ago 

                  Art is also a good way no doubt. I wish you all the best. Cheers!!!!!

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                      ·  7 years ago 

                    I am actually posted two of his artwork here

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                        ·  7 years ago 

                      Share it here in the comment. Let the world see.

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                            ·  7 years ago 

                          Stay positive !

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                              ·  7 years ago 

                            Thank you for the encouragement

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                                ·  7 years ago 

                              Beautiful poem!

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                                  ·  7 years ago 

                                Thanks. Do follow me for more

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