Sensory Friendly
A poem dedicated to my autistic son and entry into the Sensational ll challenge
Rose-gold glasses flip out/fold in, fashionably shading his sensitive eyes
Headphones atop a fro cancel chatter, laughing, traffic, all cacophony
Delicate jasmine incense; flower power over heavy fragrance, smokey puffs
Never chicken on the bone for him; chew this using plenty of Cajun spice
Grandma's crocheted afghan comforts all pangs; tiny holes as finger grips
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This poem is dedicated to my 24-year-old autistic son Elijah. Sensory-friendly is how our household thrives and what this young man needs when out and about in the world.
Also an entry in the Sensational ll Challenge, but I sincerely hope all participants, creators and readers alike, consider the effects of sensory overload on others moving forward.
Thanks for reading, and remember to always be kind!
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Marilyn Glover
Poet, writer, & editor, writing to uplift humanity. A Spiritual person who practices Reiki and finds inspiration in nature.
Mother of four, grandmother of two, British American dual citizen living in the States
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Comments (12)
I also have an adult child on the spectrum and this brought me a tear.
Wonderful tribute to your son. My niece's son is autistic so it has special meaning for me. Nicely Done Beautiful tribute to your son. My niece's son is autistic so this has special meaning for me. Nicely Done!!!!
This is fantastic, Marilyn! What a beautiful tribute to your son. A very well deserved challenge placement!
Great poem! Congrats on the win, and I appreciate you raising awareness. 🏆🎉
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Beautifully expressed, Marilyn! Congratulations!
Congratulations on the runner up win!!!🥰🥰🥰
Congratulations, Marilyn! Great poem.
This is soooo important! I'm glad that it placed. Congratulations!
Amazing entry! So glad it was recognized!
Well done, Marilyn. Congrats.
Congratulations Marilyn! Thank you for sharing your experience with autism in your family as well.