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Submitted by weirdelf on 19 June 2007 - 9:39am.| Updated 25 August 2007 - 8:35pm.
Style / Type:
freeform
I’ve decided
I’ve got Asperger’s Syndrome
It explains so much,
the failed relationships,
the unintentional cruelties,
the obsessions
poetry
drugs
love
sex
me
It explains my love for cats more than dogs,
birds keep a keen eye on me
and crocodile is my protector.
It explains never knowing what to say next
always saying the wrong thing next
It’s why if you pinch my cheek
rage engulfs me
and it’s all I can do
not to
rip your head off and piss in the hole.
its a different thing that triggers you
but I know you feel the same
It’s probably got nothing to do
with being arrogant,
not suffering fools.
no excuse, fuck the fools
It’s knowing that if I show you me
you will pity and reject me,
nicely.
I think you’ve got it too.
And my whole country
and yours
I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Last words are for failed poetry. For this poem I have to say. aspergers rule!
(3 votes)
Except for Some Fine-Toothed Editing
This is a wonderful way to tell your story, or at least a significant part of it.
I’m blessed (with apologies for the use of that term) by the reading of it.
Regards, Chuck
thanks, both
cheers
Your a wanker and git…but
Your a wanker and git…but we still love ya, ‘cause your a……….mate! A large portion of my family still lives in Scotland and England. I get told that a lot from them and my mates.
I may dress in armour, I can even do funny Monty Python English Prep School Prat voices. But believe it or not my best friend has Aspergers Syndrome.
This piece reminded me of him, I called him up and read it to him. All I got back was a “Damn somebody has been living in my closet watching me…” It really hit him.
Thanks Jess for posting it.
David
PS I hope this reply made sense to you. It is so very hard to describe to my fellow Americans what being a “Mate” is all about.-Cheers!
I wrote a poem years ago
called “dags have moe fun” will never post it here, or may have done already.
Yeah, I know.
cheers,
Jess
I love it
I have a friend with Asberger’s
- or at least a shopping cart filled with that and other labels. This poem works. Thanks for sharing.
I will rip your head off and
I will rip your head off and piss in the hole.
I don’t mean to make light of this very serious piece but this just grab my throat and made me see the movie, Full Metal Jacket. I don’t mean to sound. . dumb, but I freely admit that I have no friggin clue what or who an Asberger is. Therefore, I can only relate this poem to what flaws (or qualities)you see in yourself. Besides the pissing in fleshy holes I can sympathize with this self potrait except for the cat/dog thing. After all my screen name IS Rottiestyl. Great writing. Passion and fear abounds!
K. Mulroney
I misspelt it is Aspergers
And there is no reason for feeling dumb not knowing it. It’s a fairly recently diagnosed variant of Autism, tending to be more socially functional but characterised by the inability to form close personal social relationships. Often associated with “Savant” abilities. Like uncanny abilities with maths or in creative fields.
I have not been diagnosed with it, but have grown up around it. The world made a lot more sense for a lot of people I love when it was recognised.
cheers,
Jess
interesting
I will have to do some research on it. I teach autistic students every quarter in my kitchen, and maybe I should read up on this.
I had that happen once
and when I had to disinfect the hole, it stung! Jess, I seriously can’t find anything wrong here. Even where you left the uncapitalized letter at the begining of a sentence works for me. Keep it.
you not me maybe
This poem is extremely powerful ,it has immense
insight into the emotions of mankind . The poem flows
wonderfully well making the poem delightful to read .
Excellent wonderful title pinksheep
heres my say
you will pity and reject me
(if i show you me)
still thinking bout this
dont know why but i can relate
to you and this poem
yet no where do you lament
lonliness so much
your eyes are open
your heart ready
i know a woman freind of mine
who teachs autistic kids and
i probably have met people
with the syndrome
as moondoll writes support means
everything
well chum i support you and i love
this poem
..O..
This is
the best damn description of aspergers I have ever read! And yeah support is everything! You have my mine! My son read this too, loves the poem and said its just what he goes through everyday! Thanks! Kaz