Behind The Glass
Here I am
Behind the glass
Staring out at all of you
Can you see me
Behind the glass?
Am I so strange?
Do I look so different
In your eyes?
Am I walled behind this glass
As punishment
For not being the same?
Does someone have the courage
to break the glass
and set me free to join you?
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Author:
Dylan (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: July 9th, 2017 16:43
- Comment from author about the poem: As a man with a disability known as autism, life has been a bit of a struggle for me. I was bullied quite a bit in middle School and trying to start friendships when living with a disability can be difficult but I have come a long way. This poem was written when I was going through a tough time. Enjoy.
- Category: Sad
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I haven't been here long, so I'm not sure if it means much coming from me, but you're welcome here friend. I went through many years of being rejected by and rejecting others. I found my own way, but it wasn't easy. I'll break the glass friend.
I think anyone worth their salt would obliterate that glass for you, dear Dylan. Glad to have you here.
Thank you both so much. I came to the conclusion long ago that there are millions of people out there in different countries who have gone through and or are going through the same experience as we all have. It hurts a great deal but as long as we do not give up hope and we do not drop to their level of behavior, then life will be a much better place to live in and we will be happier for it.
I agree Dylan! that is why we have to share our experiences and ban together. We all feel on display, locked up, and invisible at times. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Heather. Lord knows I would break down any wall and break into any dungeon you put in my path to free each and every one of you from the pain that only rejection can cause. You all will always have a friend in me 🙂
Thank you Martina. You are very correct with your words :). I wish more people thought the way you do. I wish more people thought the way each and every one of you do :).
The glass breaks wonderfully well from your side. Come on through - oh you already have! Welcome to the place where you can let it all out and more! Lots to read here and i hope lots to hear from you too.
Welcome to the forum Dylan. You made quite an entrance here with your excellent poem, broken glass and all! So now that the glass is gone (can somebody please bring a broom?) we expect a lot more good writing from you.
It is so good to welcome a fellow member of the autism spectrum to MPS, Dylan! There are more than just us, so join the party. My affiliation with the spectrum is in the form of Asperger's syndrome ... which as you probably know is referred to as high-functioning autism.
I really appreciated your poem and look forward to many more. Thanks for posting.
I do not share in the autism part of it, but I can say that coming from the rejection side, I understand completely. Junior high was especially hard for me too. I felt so invisible, separate and foreign. Know that you have friends here on the site! Great poem!
Be sure that I can break that glass so that your life of freedom can be there for you. That glass has been broken as we welcome you to MPS.
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