| Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted September 18, 2022 |
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High functioning autism makes me brilliant and cripples me.
My Name is Autism
by Tara Maxfield
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Two Line Poem writing prompt entry
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Writing Prompt Write a poem of any type. But there can only be two lines. Maximum syllables is 20. |
I am high functioning autistic. In so many ways, it is the best of me. And, in so many ways it is the worst.
When I was a child there was no name for what I was other than "gifted." This didn't account for what I was robbed of and all things promoted as solutions for me neglected to explore the question of why I was like I am.
IQ tests, challenges, higher curriculum, college, career, advancement, success.
Peer disassociation, relationship wrecks, playing social roles (skilled liar training), loneliness, isolation, inability to relate, awkwardness, emotional detachment, stunted emotional development.
It gives and it takes.
Pays
one point
and 2 member cents. When I was a child there was no name for what I was other than "gifted." This didn't account for what I was robbed of and all things promoted as solutions for me neglected to explore the question of why I was like I am.
IQ tests, challenges, higher curriculum, college, career, advancement, success.
Peer disassociation, relationship wrecks, playing social roles (skilled liar training), loneliness, isolation, inability to relate, awkwardness, emotional detachment, stunted emotional development.
It gives and it takes.
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