A Misunderstood World

A Misunderstood World
(Asperger’s)

It is greatly misunderstood
Its victims often misread
Its grasp does not discriminate
Many are uneducated and mislead.

The effects are quite intrusive
A cure is nowhere in sight
The cause remains evasive
Though many attempt to shed light.

Most do not fully grasp the truth
That while many challenges do arise
Those afflicted are indeed special
They are extraordinary in God's eyes.

He made her kind, gentle, and caring
Creative, forgiving, and bright
She is fun, passionate, and focused
Striving to do what is right.

The love she gives is genuine
Her intentions are always pure
Accepting, truthful, and compassionate
Undeserving of what she endures.

She can be shy and unsettled
When her comfort zone is tested
Routine, schedule, repetition
Familiarity is where she is invested.

Her innocence is inspiring
Determination is unmatched
She is adaptable with time
Her resilience untouched.

Her feelings often go unspoken
Fashion and celebrity do not impress
Drama and pretense are not her style
Abstract and complex can only distress.

She is a literal and concrete thinker
It must be visible to be real
It’s black or white, no room for gray
No prejudice does she feel.

She was brought into this world
By God, she is specially made
Given to me because I am blessed
No owed debt to be repaid.

My gift is that God has chosen me
To love her and celebrate the milestone met
Her smiles, accomplishments, the success
Are the ultimate payment I get.

The future this angel is afforded
Depends on me to make it right
No excuses or blame, no debate
Only my resolve to advocate and fight.

Her world is different it’s true
Often she struggles to figure it out
But I learn from her, as I listen
She teaches me what life is about.

It’s not about the small things,
Or money, or playing the victim
It’s a matter of never giving up
It’s about the obstacles overcome.

She teaches me unconditional love
Strength, courage, bravery, and more
Her answer to happiness is quite simple
To adore and to be adored.

We are in this fight together
Never will we be alone
This amazing being that is before me
Has made my heart her home.

GayJoseph

6-1-2012