The Monster

Written many moons ago, in the early days when things were dark. After reading some posts on a parenting site I thought it may be time to post it again.

The Monster

I had a little boy once

Who truly was so dear

He cuddled and blew raspberries

If anyone was near

His eyes were shining amber

His smile, oh so bright

And if you had him in your arms

He snuggled in so tight

But then a horrid monster

Did steal him right away

And never sent him back

Not since that very day

Put in his place a new boy

So fearful and so scared

Eyes all dim and worried

Loud noises in his head

He bangs his head and screams a lot

Will punch and yell and shout

And if you try to hold him

He always lashes out

The memory of my first boy

Still comes in dark of night

When tears they overcome me

And I lose all will to fight

But I will find this monster

I search with love all day

And slowly bring my boy back

This monster, it will pay

Oh monster known as Autism

You'll never win this fight

I may be battle weary

But a mother's love shines bright.

 

 

 

 2006