Autism Is
Poem by BG Barnstormer
Autism is word, like the sky.
It’s vast and almost undefinable.
I have spent thousands of hours flying.
I am the pilot of my life, literally and figuratively.
Autism is a journey.
There is no map, only you and the trails you walk down.
You will meet others on your walk.
You choose which trails you take.
You choose when to take breaks and when to continue on.
With every step down that path, you set your own pace.
Autism is an adventure.
It’s one day at a time.
Autism is a moment, one at a time.
It unfolds like a flower, slowly and beautifully on its own timeline.
Autism is a person, perfect as they are.
They are whole, a unique soul.
Autism is a way of living.
One is experiencing and impacting the world unlike any other person.
Autism is like rain.
It comes as a downpour or as a sprinkle.
It nourishes the land.
It cultivates growth and change.
Autism is dynamic and the same all at once.
As a person grows, they are who they are meant to be, no fixing required.
Autism is like ice cream.
There’s a lot of flavors.
Autism is like a good cup of coffee.
Strong, bold, and fully caffeinated.
Autism is a gift.
It is not what you expected, yet it is so much more.
Autism is in my life and yours.
Once you recognize it, you can embrace it.
Autism is what you make it.
Accept it, learn from it, grow with it.