Autism

I roll my head,

Left

Right

Left.

While in bed.

...

Sameness dominates me.

Leave everyting the way I want it to be.

Leave it! Leave it! Leave it there.

I don't want change, are you not aware?

...

I can't do more than one thing

At the same time, you know.

My brain is focused on

this one thing I can't let go.

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I always plan my day,

changing it if I want to.

But don't change it for me,

I'll scream and cry if you do.

...

And now I look at this poem,

With no hint of rhyming order.

I might even believe I have,

Multiple personality disorder.

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I'm smarter than the average,

But I'm not a social guy.

Even if you're my best friend,

I won't look you straight in the eye.

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I want to be alone,

Because I trust myself only.

You won't hear me scream inside,

Because I prefer to be lonely...

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I'm autistic, but

At least I'm being myself.