Being Me
A Poetic Attempt to Share What it is like to Be Me
Being me
Walking through the world
covered with a veil
no one can see
trying to share
with only a partial connection
wonderful words they say
but something is missing
the best connection are made
through written word
a setting in which
my presence is not required
One thing at a time
is how my brain works
Talking and making eye contact
is two things at once
Listening to you
watching your face
the subtle changes in posture
too much info at once.
My ears pick up every sound
Partial phrases, my brain processes
My wife may say
I need you to go to the store and get some milk.
My brain interprets the signals
_ nee_ you to go to the _ore and get some ___.
Quickly my brain tries to fill in the gaps
I need you to go to the whore and get some.
Naturally, I know this isn't right.
Asking for frequent clarification
Often produces much frustration
Getting lost in thought
Is an understatement for me
Staring off into space
No matter who or what is there
People who don't know
A perv I must be
They don't realize
My eyes might be pointed at you
This does not mean that I see you
A full days work
Wears me out
I'm not tired like you
Mentally fatigued
From the extra effort it takes
To process the social interactions
The disconnect I feel
The veil no one sees
The communication malfunction
How do I get through life
The high IQ God gave me to compensate.
Published by Bud Young
I am a father of 2. I am primarily a poet, but I am expanding my abilities to include short stories and devotions. If you would like to know more about me check out the "Being Me" article below. View profile
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10 Comments
Post a CommentExcellent work, Bud! I've been absent from AC for nearly a year,but I'm back again and look forward to reading more of your work. The former "Joy" - Now using my real name.
Nice article.It's my pleasure to meet you
Very informative. I am not at all familiar with the condition but I am sure I will recognize it now that I have read your article. Well done and thanks for sharing.
This was very enlightening. I think my son has Asperger's, and I struggle daily without knowing what I can reasonably expect from him. I don't know when to discipline and when to soothe. I'm feeling so lost, and until I get a diagnosis and some help, I'm just reading as much as I can about it. Thank you for sharing this ~ I'll be more careful about giving my son compound directions.
This was very enlightening. My husband has aspergers, and I see him in this also ... thanks.
Brave, good work!
Bud, I never would have realized you have AS. I knew a little about it but not much. Makes me want to research it more. Thanks for writing this. It was very interesting to find out what you go through on a daily basis because of the illness.
Thank you! I had never heard of this. Will research further. Thanks for being transparent with us, your AC fans.
That happened to me Lisa. I only recently realized that I have AS. I came about when my wife and I realized that I have a lot of the same issues as my son who has more typical autism. My traits are just not as severe.
OMG Yeshaun...Do you realize how many people you may have helped by writing this? There could be people out there who have had this disease for years, and never got help for it because they couldn't put a name on what is happening to them. Thank you so much brother, for writing this.