\"Writing.Com
*Magnify*
SPONSORED LINKS
Printed from https://writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1564140-Im-Not-as-Different-as-You-Think
Item Icon
Rated: E · Poetry · Children's · #1564140
In this poem an autistic child is telling another child that he is not all that different.
I'm Not as Different as You Think!

My day starts the same as yours,
a day of school, and then some chores.
I ride a bus, just like you.
There's not much difference in what we do.

I can ride a bike, and love to swing,
my difference is just a little thing.
I love to line up my toy train,
my difference is inside my brain.

I may do things a little different than you,
but I laugh when I'm happy and cry when I'm blue.
I love cookies, and kool-aid to drink,
I'm not as different as you think.

So, when you meet someone like me,
a little different we may be,
but being cruel, that sure does stink!
Remember, I'm not as different as you think!
© Copyright 2009 Tina Crain (autiepoet at Writing.Com). All rights reserved.
Writing.Com, its affiliates and syndicates have been granted non-exclusive rights to display this work.
Printed from https://writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1564140-Im-Not-as-Different-as-You-Think