Autism Poems

Our autism poems are original, inspiring and emotionally moving. Most of them are written by authors who identify themselves to be autistic, mothers of children with autism, and others who are touched by an exceptional person.

And some of these poems simply make you smile!

Be sure to read other original autism poems shared here for our visitors, beautifully written by our visitors, at the bottom of this page. You are invited to share your own poetry here too, with a favorite photo using a really easy-to-use form.

Warm and insightful autism poems written from the perspective of an exceptional person...

I Am Ethan is a touching, insightful poem which describes for us what it's like to be an autistic child written by Kelly Graham for her son, Ethan.

Mutilated Spirit is a passage from the insightful poem "Mutilated Spirit" written by Tito Mukhopadhyay. Read an excerpt of the book Strange Son: Two Mothers, Two Sons, and the Quest to Unlock the Hidden World of Autism written by Portia Iversen about Tito Mukhopadhyay, his poetry, desire and journey to help other autistics by participating in autism research.

Play is a beautifully written poem about autism by Sondra Williams.

Blessed Are Those – Author Unknown

Beatitudes For Friends Of People With Disabilities – Author Unknown

Before I Go To Sleep by Sally Meyer

I Am Going On A Journey by Sally Meyer

From The Inside Out is written by Cheryl Lynn Moyer.

My Angelic Friend is a heartwarming autism poem about a young boy and his special friend written by Jimmy Phillips.

My Name Is Autism offers some sad facts about autism. – Author Unknown

Touching, heartwarming autism poems written by mothers of exceptional children...

Mother Of An Autistic Child by Mary Kangas puts into words what living everyday with autism is like for her family.

An Autistic Boy by Jennifer Petty, shares her insights and an inspiring update on Billy.

My Angel by Mindy from Oklahoma.

I Am Mom by Kelly Graham.

Welcome to Holland is an Essay by Emily Perl Kingsley

Where Are The Parents? by Sue Stuyvesant

A Special Drop of Love by Bishop Helen E. London

What's The Matter With Johnny? by Georgia

Just For Today by Delia Thompson

My Child by Fran Sanzone

Through The Eyes Of A Special Needs Child by Bea Rosencutter, mother of two very special children.

Autism poems that encourage, motivate and inspire us to hang in there...

Some Mothers Chosen By God by Erma Bombeck

Special Friend warmly describes the true meaning of friendship, by Tyrone W. Counts.

Why Do Women Cry? – Author Unknown

Autism poems honoring our dedicated Teachers
and Therapists...

Autism poems to make us smile!

Have you ever thought about expressing your feelings about autism, your loved one, and how you and your family are coping with this disorder? Or, written down on paper your thoughts, hopes and dreams for your child's future?

Share your original autism poems or sentiments here with our mostly parents and family visitors. We'd love to read them, and we're sure other visitors will too!

Important: All poems must be at least 150 words for its own Web page at this site.

Click on the links below to view more autism poetry written by our visitors to this page.

Another Kind of Fog  I look in your eyes
But you are not there
I wonder how you feel
If only you could share

I talk to you
I teach you
I learn from you
I believe in ...

Brother, Through The Storm  Pray, pray for me, because your prayers mean more than mine
Smile for me
I don’t know if you see like me, or hear like me,
But I know you understand
...

Jeiron  I would never deny Jeiron has autism;
he is so much more than a label.
He's a wonderful, sweet loving boy who gives us great happeniness.
Regardless ...

Amber-Rose, Precious Jewel  My Wee Amber-rose, you are a very precious sole
when you came from heaven, you looked so perfect,
I was cautious at your sleepy behaviour,
when you ...

Just Give Me Care  "Why God
Do you trust me this much
To give me a child like this?"
I may ask...

Is he having a hard morning?'
My friend asked
"No" I replied "he ...

Twas The Night Before Christmas  This poem is written by a mother who has a child with Autism.

Happy Holidays to all...!


Twas the night before Christmas
And all through the ...

Imagine For One Moment  Imagine for one moment, one small fraction of your life,
how it would feel to hear a sound so loud that your ears feel like they will explode.

Now ...

The Unheard Song  Sometimes I feel like I'm singing an endless song
The one that won't be over and seems too long
The one nobody wants to listen to and changes the station
...

If The World Could Fly  If the world could fly;
Then so could I.
I would take you in my wings:
We would hear the what lies within.

I would let you see the colors;
You would ...

The House Of Locks  House Of Locks

You know our house on the block,
it's the one they call the house of locks.
We're not worried about what may come in,
What scares ...

The Dandelion Child  Children come with many different looks,
the color of their hair, eyes, and skin,
but I think it is time, that we took
to try to see what's really within....

Good Morning, Son Shine  I see you each morning and wonder, when will I hear you say, "Good Morning Mommy."

One day you will be able to tell me what you want to eat for breakfast ...

Autism Is A Journey  Autism is a journey traveled by those so afflicted.
And those who are chosen to share there lives.
It is a Journey full of twist and turns, ups and ...

Even If It Rains (Autism)  I remember the first time I saw your little face
The feeling that came over me your “title” could not replace
I love you more than ever now
Because ...

Our Ray Of Sunshine  You came into our lives as a ray of sun.
A big smile that said I love you
And knew we were meant for each other.
Did not know what laid ahead of this ...

Diagnosing Dakota with Autism  In these modern times

Filled with healthcare crimes

At just 18 months

You stole Dakota from us

Her connections under parasol

Due to toxic ...

I Do Not Cry For Who You Are  Tears have stopped falling
On the fragments of my dreams,
I no longer mourn illusions
Of yesterday's reality.

Tears that fell so often,
Almost every ...

Surviving  A lot people have helped me
In many ways
Guiding me to the way

I don't know what is called "surviving"
The love and care that everyone has shown
...

Because Of You  I was alone
In my own little zone - autism then unknown!
Scared and afraid
I kept quiet -- lost and confused

Feeling stolen yet somewhat bruised ...

Why, Why At School?  Why at school?
Was I not cool?
Why at school did no one
Stand up to play "my ball?"
No one at all!

All I end up asking is why!
Why was I known ...

Who Said?  Who said A.S don't physically hurt
By trying on a dress, trousers, shirt or skirt?
We don't like loud noises, crowds, faces
We sometimes act to others ...

Kaitlyns Song  Freely she runs the breeze in her hair
In her young life she has not a care
Her words are few but her spirit is strong
She lives everyday like a beautiful ...

Another World  My son has his own special World;
A very unique world alone with his thoughts.
I never see what he feels, for I am on the other side.

As he plays,...

The World of Autism
and Neurotypicality  One looks at me,
Watches me,
And I sit alone in a corner
Or gaze away from the eye
He goes to a large crowd,
Attends an elegant party,
And he notices ...

On the Occasion of My Last Day
of Elementary School  Written for the staff of New Market Elementary School

I've been walking these halls since I was three,
A little barely talking me.
I may have been ...

Who Can Say?  My child is beautiful and bright.
I haven't seen a more adorable sight.
Who says there is something wrong?
Just because she babbles on and on.
How ...

My Son, My Hero  I have a hero who isn't made famous or make believe.
I have a hero who means the world to me.
My hero is tall and so handsome with a funny sense of humor....

I Promise You This  I promise you this:
With every step you take
I will hold your hand.
And together we will make
Your life a little brighter,
your smile a little bigger....

My Amazing Emily  You have amazed many people, big and small.
At times, you are the one standing tall.
You've always had your own unique style.
Your gloves, your scarf,...

My Son Braydon  My son is beautiful, he has big brown eyes.
He's a tough lil' guy, he hardly ever cries.
He loves Barney, Teletubbies and playing in the rain.
He crawls ...

What Is Me  What I See

When they stare at me I turn my head away.
I can't bare to look at them, such a strange thing to do.
Staring into one's eyes is an awful ...

My Little Boy Lost  My little boy lost.
Mummy will always find you.
No matter what it takes.
You will always be reminded
how much you were wanted and loved and adored....

Why Lord?  To see our son slowly change in front of our eyes.
I wonder why Lord
When we see that he has no social skills with others.
I wonder why Lord
When ...

Joseph Hill (The Man)  My older brother Joseph has always been different from everyone else, but in the inside he is the same as everyone else. He lives with our dad's parents ...

I See But I Can't Feel  I understand that he seems different but he seems normal to me.

People please go by what you feel and not by what you see.

My friend is nothing but ...

A Day In The Life Of Ian  I watch him as he watches the world around him
and often wonder what he sees.
If the world could see him the way that I do
their amazement, like mine,...

Special Love   There's something extraordinary about you
I cannot see it clearly.
I know it's there, I feel it so
Yet my love grows tenderly.

When words have ...

Live Your Life Like You Mean It  I cry because I am alone
in this world of autism and I like it.
I am writing my book right now.

Life is talking, Mom.
Give my writing more time to ...

My Sunshine  Throughout all my childhood years I anticipated.
The day he was born I was animated.
I was very proud to exhibit his picture
Wherever I went.
My ...

Nothing Bullies Past!  I want to scream, shout - anything but nothing at all will come out!
I push it all deep inside so secretely, it can hide
The hurt and pain - again, again!...

Autism  You hold out your hand to me
You have that look in your eyes
I wish I could understand you
But it takes so many tries
I know that you're frustrated
...

How I Feel   Yes I run around in circles
I talk when it’s not my turn
Sometimes I may seem clumsy
I’m a little uneasy
When it comes to certain sounds.
When ...

God's Autism Classroom  I walk into the room,
from area to area I go,
looking at all the "visual supports,"
suspended by Velcro.

Pictures of activities,
"Math, reading,...

Me and My Brother  You see me and my brother are very much alike.
He is autistic and I'm dyslexic.

We both get confused very easily.
And we aren't as good as everyone ...

He Is My Baby Brother  Just because he cannot speak
Does not mean he is deaf.
Nor does it mean he cannot feel pain
Just because he inflicts it upon himself.

His mind ...

Judge If You Want To  Go ahead and judge me. I know what you are thinking. You are thinking look at that child, he is way too old to scream like that.

I realize you think ...

Daddy I Love You  Every time it rains I look
For the colors in the sky
And make a wish,
I hope will come true.

When I see the rainbow,
I get a tear in my eye
Maybe ...

My Girl  My girl is happy... she's got me
My girl is happy she's not angry

Makes me feel good...
Makes me feel so good

My girl is pretty
Like flowers and ...

My Little Brother Emlyn  You may not understand him, or the way he feels today.
You may not understand his reasoning for things he does or says.
The reasons why he is so loud ...

Alone in Autism  It could be said that your little neurons
are short circuiting, that your chromosome
anomaly may not be related.
And you just might be the most ...