When I came out into life
No one knew what to expect
Our of me
So I just ran into the other room
And just cried

Holding onto my pillow
Screaming into the case
Praying to God
Why did you create me
To have autism today?

As my mother ran into the room
Holding me real close to her side
Saying I love my child
More than a thousand times

As I hear the comfort in her voice
As I feel the comfort in her touch
I knew that I was safe
With my mother oh so very much

My mother doesn't go around
Giving up on me
So why should you?
©Cherisse Powers
02\12\16'