Ti\'s a dream of mine,
to fly above the mountains and sea.
To be free from the cage
I was born in.
My autistic mind is that like a tree, it grew into the plot I\'ve dug; my roots are deep and strong.
I have fought infections
and disease.
I have suffered on my hands and knees.
I sacrificed myself for illness and family.
What has autism done for me?
It taught me how to be smart.
How to communicate and collaborate.
It taught me the importance of community and guidance.
It taught me how to love unconditionally, without judgement, honestly and openly.
I am a unicorn amounts horses and ponies.
My brain is textured and viscous, it pushes me to the edge of reality. Forces me to face my fears.
Anxiety and depression are my roommates but never do I invite them.
To be me, is like being Alice peeking through the looking glass.
Come have tea with me.
I\'m the best hostess because I always over achieve.
Niceness is like the sweetest candy,
I am such a sweet tart.
I\'m honest to a default.
Autism and me.
© 2021 By Amanda Shelton