Comments received on poems by Louis Gibbs
THE PRISONER
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks you LOUIS for a very beautiful ~ yet poignant ~ poem about the \"mental imprisonment\" of those born in the \"autism spectrum\". We have \"Specific Needs\" students at College ~ some with \"Autism\" and some with \"Aspergers\" the Staff and students are very understanding and give them lots of TLC ~ they are gifted in the visual & performing arts and other creative areas. My poem today is about the fact that GOD knows and understands each of us ! Society is made up of a wide spectrum of people ~ each of us have SPECIFIC GIFTS and SPECIFIC NEEDS which enrich Society and generate Love & Understanding. My Maternal Grandfather was Blind which gave me an early understanding and appreciation of all (so called) disabilities. I was a Governor of a main-stream Comprehensive School (11 - 16) and we have many pupils who are \"statemented\" with a range of \"specific needs\". Some of our pupils are registered as \"Downs Syndrome\" and they give the School a lot more \"Love & Joy\" that we could ever give them. In the UK there is a big emphasis of \"inclusion\" for Children & Adults (with Specific Needs) in the Community. Thanks for caring & sharing ~ BRIAN
June 25th, 2017 04:40
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks you LOUIS for a very beautiful ~ yet poignant ~ poem about the \"mental imprisonment\" of those born in the \"autism spectrum\". We have \"Specific Needs\" students at College ~ some with \"Autism\" and some with \"Aspergers\" the Staff and students are very understanding and give them lots of TLC ~ they are gifted in the visual & performing arts and other creative areas. My poem today is about the fact that GOD knows and understands each of us ! Society is made up of a wide spectrum of people ~ each of us have SPECIFIC GIFTS and SPECIFIC NEEDS which enrich Society and generate Love & Understanding. My Maternal Grandfather was Blind which gave me an early understanding and appreciation of all (so called) disabilities. I was a Governor of a main-stream Comprehensive School (11 - 16) and we have many pupils who are \"statemented\" with a range of \"specific needs\". Some of our pupils are registered as \"Downs Syndrome\" and they give the School a lot more \"Love & Joy\" that we could ever give them. In the UK there is a big emphasis of \"inclusion\" for Children & Adults (with Specific Needs) in the Community. Thanks for caring & sharing ~ BRIAN
June 25th, 2017 04:40
THE PRISONER
Goldfinch60 said:
Very good write. Those with autism can surprise us with what they can sometimes achieve.
June 24th, 2017 00:53
Goldfinch60 said:
Very good write. Those with autism can surprise us with what they can sometimes achieve.
June 24th, 2017 00:53
THE PRISONER
FredPeyer said:
Thank you for sharing this with us, Grant. I can imagine that it has not been easy. But now a door has been opened to your \"solitary world\". Through your wonderful poems you do connect to all your readers.
June 23rd, 2017 18:22
FredPeyer said:
Thank you for sharing this with us, Grant. I can imagine that it has not been easy. But now a door has been opened to your \"solitary world\". Through your wonderful poems you do connect to all your readers.
June 23rd, 2017 18:22
THE PRISONER
Heather T said:
I have so many friends with children all over the spectrum. They\'re a light and a joy!
June 23rd, 2017 15:22
Heather T said:
I have so many friends with children all over the spectrum. They\'re a light and a joy!
June 23rd, 2017 15:22
THE PRISONER
malubotelho said:
Thank you for this poem with a porpoise. Great writing.
June 23rd, 2017 14:45
malubotelho said:
Thank you for this poem with a porpoise. Great writing.
June 23rd, 2017 14:45
THE PRISONER
Michael Edwards said:
And still there is so much to learn about autism - I have a family member who is very badly affected and I just look forward to the day when it will be more understood and society is more tolerant.
June 23rd, 2017 12:54
Michael Edwards said:
And still there is so much to learn about autism - I have a family member who is very badly affected and I just look forward to the day when it will be more understood and society is more tolerant.
June 23rd, 2017 12:54
A BAD REVIEW
Goldfinch60 said:
The actors in this play have no idea of truth - nor do they care.
June 22nd, 2017 00:54
Goldfinch60 said:
The actors in this play have no idea of truth - nor do they care.
June 22nd, 2017 00:54
A BAD REVIEW
Gary Edward Geraci said:
You bring up a good point Louis. Many a politician will portray a \'public piety\' yet, judging by their contradictory actions, show a real lack of interior formation and prayer life. I\'ll keep praying for them anyway...
June 21st, 2017 22:53
Gary Edward Geraci said:
You bring up a good point Louis. Many a politician will portray a \'public piety\' yet, judging by their contradictory actions, show a real lack of interior formation and prayer life. I\'ll keep praying for them anyway...
June 21st, 2017 22:53
A BAD REVIEW
Michael Edwards said:
Super write but, yes, I am sure good will prevail in spite of and not because of politics and religion.
June 21st, 2017 10:29
Michael Edwards said:
Super write but, yes, I am sure good will prevail in spite of and not because of politics and religion.
June 21st, 2017 10:29
A BAD REVIEW
FredPeyer said:
Louis, it is amazing that both you and Edthepoet happened to address the same subject matter. Yes, the world is in bad shape, and both politics and religion have done horrible things over the years. But I do have to side with Robert in the belief that eventually good will prevail.
But you are right, the world is a stage and we are all actors.
June 21st, 2017 10:23
FredPeyer said:
Louis, it is amazing that both you and Edthepoet happened to address the same subject matter. Yes, the world is in bad shape, and both politics and religion have done horrible things over the years. But I do have to side with Robert in the belief that eventually good will prevail.
But you are right, the world is a stage and we are all actors.
June 21st, 2017 10:23
THE SHAMAN\'S HEART
Goldfinch60 said:
Good write, the teachers of our world are out there to be found.
June 21st, 2017 00:52
Goldfinch60 said:
Good write, the teachers of our world are out there to be found.
June 21st, 2017 00:52
NEW PERSPECTIVE
swingline said:
Well after struggling with many thoughts I think it best just to say very interesting .
June 16th, 2017 02:34
swingline said:
Well after struggling with many thoughts I think it best just to say very interesting .
June 16th, 2017 02:34
A LIFE FULLY LIVED
Louis Gibbs said:
Many thanks to all for your thoughts and comments.
June 15th, 2017 10:04
Louis Gibbs said:
Many thanks to all for your thoughts and comments.
June 15th, 2017 10:04
STRINGS
Louis Gibbs said:
Thank you one and all for your lovely comments. Here\'s to your favorite music whatever it may be! What would life be without it.
June 14th, 2017 18:17
Louis Gibbs said:
Thank you one and all for your lovely comments. Here\'s to your favorite music whatever it may be! What would life be without it.
June 14th, 2017 18:17
STRINGS
swingline said:
I like the strings , tightly strung from stem to stern , stretched straight within my sights . So soothing slides the bow surmounting such stellar heights .
June 14th, 2017 10:22
swingline said:
I like the strings , tightly strung from stem to stern , stretched straight within my sights . So soothing slides the bow surmounting such stellar heights .
June 14th, 2017 10:22
STRINGS
Goldfinch60 said:
Good write, I enjoy all types of music but I can understand your love of string quartets, I have nearly all the sqs of the well known composers and at this very moment listening to the Beethoven String Quartet no 2.
June 14th, 2017 08:05
Goldfinch60 said:
Good write, I enjoy all types of music but I can understand your love of string quartets, I have nearly all the sqs of the well known composers and at this very moment listening to the Beethoven String Quartet no 2.
June 14th, 2017 08:05
STRINGS
Fay Slimm. said:
Those strings do the same thing for me Louis - - a delightfully dreamy read.
June 14th, 2017 07:16
Fay Slimm. said:
Those strings do the same thing for me Louis - - a delightfully dreamy read.
June 14th, 2017 07:16
THE WISDOM OF FOLLY
Louis Gibbs said:
My gratitude for these kind words, everyone. Thanks for your comments.
June 12th, 2017 15:25
Louis Gibbs said:
My gratitude for these kind words, everyone. Thanks for your comments.
June 12th, 2017 15:25
THE WISDOM OF FOLLY
calbreezy said:
wise words, as a 20 year old man, this hits quite deep.
June 12th, 2017 14:25
calbreezy said:
wise words, as a 20 year old man, this hits quite deep.
June 12th, 2017 14:25
A LIFE FULLY LIVED
swingline said:
The Lord will test us in many ways in our lifetime . Throw pain , misery , heatache before our path to see and teach , to strengthen and polish of faith in God to the limits we can stand . A strong faith in God is a wonderful thing to have .
June 12th, 2017 09:44
swingline said:
The Lord will test us in many ways in our lifetime . Throw pain , misery , heatache before our path to see and teach , to strengthen and polish of faith in God to the limits we can stand . A strong faith in God is a wonderful thing to have .
June 12th, 2017 09:44
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