Poem on the Autism Spectrum

The autism umbrella is a vast spectrum 
Not a medical illness full of symptoms
Sadly people view autistics' behaviours as a problem 
But they are not a broken fraction 
Rather, just a different operating system

Autistics behaviours have reasons, they're not random 
They should be accepted as a normal variation of the human kingdom

If we understand autistics' brains' algorithm
We will see their uniqueness enriches life's rhythm 
With love and patience they can blossom
If given the right environment
With good momentum 

Instead of force fitting into social customs
Or confining them to asylums
Their self-expression deserves freedom
Every colour on the spectrum 
Makes the world colourful like light through a prism
Interacting with them is enriching, no boredom

Neurodiversity is essential to humanity like biodiversity to the ecosystem 
Or diverse notes to songs' rhythms 
Or the diverse seasons of spring, summer and autumn 

Let this bring wisdom
Autism is not an illness with symptoms
Or a phantom
Autistics are more precious than gold and platinum 
Build supportive environments to help them reach the maximum
Teach them the way they learn 
Even using unconventional mediums
With love, patience and compassion 
Help them realise they are no less human
Different not less, just a different operating system

I yearn for the day we all coexist with freedom of self-expression
All equally respected in the human kingdom 
No matter where we lie on, or off, the spectrum 








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  1. Wesley27 August 2024 at 21:11

    Thank you for your comment. Glad you like my poem! 😃

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