The Misunderstood Child

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This came to me from another list I am on. Thought I would share it as there are so many of you with these children. I, too had one. He is now 39 and has not communicated with the rest of the family in 16 years.

Chris (NC)

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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHILDI am the child that looks healthy and fine.I was born with ten fingers and toes.But something is different, somewhere in my mind.And what it is, nobody knows.I am the child that struggles in school,Though they say that I'm perfectly smart.They tell me I'm lazy - can learn if I try -But I don't seem to know where to start.I am the child that won't wear the clothesWhich hurt me or bother my feet.I dread sudden noises, can't handle most smells,And tastes - there are few foods I'll eat.I am the child that can't catch the ballAnd runs with an awkward gait.I am the one chosen last on the teamAnd I cringe as I stand there and wait.I am the child with whom no one will play -The one that gets bullied and teased.I try to fit in and I want to be liked,But nothing I do seems to please.I am the child that tantrums and freaksOver things that seem petty and trite.You'll never know how I panic inside,When I'm lost in my anger and fright.I am the child that fidgets and squirmsThough I'm told to sit still and be goodDo you think that I choose to be out of control?Don't you know that I would if I could?I am the child with the broken heartThough I act like I don't really care.Perhaps there's a reason God made me this way -Some message he sent me to share.For I am the child that needs to be lovedAnd accepted and valued too.I am the child that is misunderstood,I am different - but look just like you.