We are more alike, the same

~*~ I work with children with Autism. Most People don't understand what Autism is, so I wrote this poem to help. These children have so much love to give and it is far to often that we over look them.~*~

I am just a small face,
in this world we call our own,
I am just a fragile voice,
left in my world all alone.
I care deeply,
I love deeply,
I am the same,
but more different then you,
I am a child with Autism,
a heart so pure and true.
I am not contagious,
don't be scared to come close,
just your love and attention,
that's what I crave most.
I am not unintelligent,
I just act differently then you,
it's not that I don't understand,
I see things from a
different point of view.
I may throw my fits,
only because I don't
know what to say,
so please don't point and stare,
I never asked to be this way.
No one understands,
I fear to be alone,
so please show me the
compassion I desire,
or my potential is left unknown.
I am human,
I am brave,
understanding and acceptance,
to know that I belong,
everything I crave.
My intentions
so innocent and pure,
so why must I live
with this constant frustration,
forever to endure?
Search in your heart,
and see that I am more like you,
it's not what you say,
but how you act on what you do.
I fear,
I cry,
I live life everyday,
and I never ask why.
So please don't laugh at me,
or call me hurtful names,
I am not that different from you,
we are more alike, the same.