Change
We came across this poem written by Wendy Lawson (http://mugsy.org/wendy), and it describes so well the struggle autistic people go through in regard to change.
Change, change and more change,
Of context, place and time.
Why is it that life’s transient stage,
Plays havoc with my mind?
You said, “We’ll go to McDonald’s”
But this was just a thought.
I was set for hours,
But the plan then came to naught.
My tears and confused frustration,
At plans that do not appear,
Are painful beyond recognition,
And push me deeper into fear.
How can life be so determined?
How can change be so complete?
With continuity there is no end,
Security and trust are sweet.
So, who said that change would not hurt me?
Who said my ‘being’ could not be safe?
Change said, “You need continuity”
In order to find your place.
For change makes all things different,
They no longer are the same.
What was it that you really meant?
All I feel is the pain.
It really puts things into perspective!
October 20th, 2007 at 12:19 am
Wow, what a great poem. I’ve saved a copy to share w/ G when the time is right. It is so important for our kids to know they are not alone in the way they feel, especially when they get older.