I deeply relate to the poem below, it precisely reflects my own thoughts/situation. I like to read it when I'm blue, along with Kristone's Never Give Up, and meditate on their lines.
It speaks more of a physical ailment than a social disability. How would you change it, or what line would you add to it, to give it an aspie perspective? Poem:
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health, that I might do greater things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that, I might be happy.
I was given poverty that, I might be wise.
I asked for power that, I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.
The poem is known as "The Creed for the Disabled" and is supposedly from an unknown Confederate soldier.
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A child with A.S.... He/she is Special.
A woman with A.S.... She is Quirky.
A man with A.S.... A Creepy Loser.
17 Apr 2013, 4:03 am
