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ASD and Me
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It hits me like a stone,
reverberating in my bones
when I learn
that my child
has autism.
Then I’m struck by a boulder,
that’s so difficult to shoulder
when another child
is diagnosed
with autism.
It feels as heavy as rock
and yet why am I so shocked
when I realize
that my husband
has autism?
I just do the best I can
for my children and my man
but it seems
that I lose ME
to autism.
I don’t know Hashem’s plan
and can’t possibly understand,
but somehow
He’ll give me strength
when my knees buckle.
I know that all I do for them
is the way I serve Hashem
and so I write
so I can be true
and be ME.
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Wow, wow, wow! I’m blown away for words, Sarah!
This poem is so eloquently written and shows just how much strength and resilience you have! Keep being the amazing YOU that you are!
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Thank you @PassionforWriting! I’m new to Masterpiece. I finally worked up the courage to post this, and your feedback means so much to me.
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Oh, my pleasure, Sarah! 🙂
Can’t wait to see more of your posts!
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What a soul-stirring, heartfelt poem, Sarah! Beautifully written. Your emunah and courage shine through your words!
And welcome to Masterpiece! Looking forward to seeing more of your talent.
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Sarah, your poem goes beyond incredible talent; it reveals unbelievable strength and processing your thoughts and feelings in the face of great challenge. Thank you for giving us the gift of your piece today. I am so touched by it. Please share more with us on whatever topic you choose. And, of course, welcome to Masterpiece! So happy you’re here! 🙂
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Sarah, your strength and acceptance are remarkable and so obvious in your writing. Beautiful poem.
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This is startling in strength. It belies all the beauty, break and coming together that one can hope to anticipate in a poem. It is heartbreaking and hopeful. It demands to be read. I’m so happy you have the space to express yourself. I throughly enjoyed this poem.
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Wow, Sarah. I’m amazed at how you so poignantly illustrate your challenge and courage in rhyme… This is a gorgeous piece of self-expression. Hashem should bentsch you with ever-increasing strength as you continue to serve Him with your unique circumstances and self.
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Thank you fellow Masterpiece writers for your feedback. I was truly touched by your responses!
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Wow! Firstly, welcome to Masterpiece Sarah! Secondly, that writing was beautiful! So eloquently written, a true masterpiece!
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Wow, Sarah, I can’t believe you have enough Menuchas HaNefesh to express yourself so clearly, considering that you take care of three people with autism! Hashem should give you Koach to persevere
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