Not so different

This was written a year ago, About my son Elijah who also has autism. April is Autism awareness and when you look at Elijah all you would see a loving boy who craves attention always.

Not so different..

The sounds of humming fill the air

And it lets me know my angel is here.

He humms and jumps, laughs and giggles

To get him to stop would just be plain fruggle

He doesn't learn like other kids

And he has a hard time understanding

But his love for everyone

Is always so pure and so outstanding

You ask so bluntly and so plainly

Why can't he speak clearly

In his eyes you are the one that speaks funny

And is different from his world that's always sunny.

You may look at him and see a difference

But when you look remember God sees perfection

He was made like all of us with special touches by our father

With my angel his touches just stands out more then others.

When you see him not responding don't just pass him off as a bother

Don't just stare at him or walk by him viewing him as a monster.

He didn't ask for what was given he doesn't even care

All he wants to know is that someone will always be there.

He deals with so much in his young life things that would make you shiver

Seizures and needles, feedings and treatments something you couldn't even imagine

He hugs you so tightly after his shots reminding you he is ok

But how brave would you be if you went through what he goes through every day

Help him when he needs it there is no disease for you to catch

Guide him when he's wrong even though he won't remember it.

Play with him a little and watch him become your friend

If you take the time to learn from him you may just begin to understand.

To you he may act different and just seem a little off

But to him the only differences

are you are the ones not taking shots.

So when you look at him and make your remarks

Remember he is just like you just needing a little more love.

And a little understanding too.