CSP: A Collection of Poems
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Comment from daviwake
I love the artwork. Obviously there are cubist type influences but I am not an art expert so cannot give a considered judgement. It did complement the poem though - it fulfils the requirements of the form "diff'rent" is an accepted way of showing this. It is a bit reminiscent of a haiku - a single thought - in this case a question.
My niece's little boy has Asperger's Syndrome which is along the autistic spectrum - silent would not describe him however! He has problems relating with other children at times, obsessive interests and a tendency to take words at their literal value. Sometimes he is challenging - but there is much to love about him.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2008
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I love the artwork. Obviously there are cubist type influences but I am not an art expert so cannot give a considered judgement. It did complement the poem though - it fulfils the requirements of the form "diff'rent" is an accepted way of showing this. It is a bit reminiscent of a haiku - a single thought - in this case a question.
My niece's little boy has Asperger's Syndrome which is along the autistic spectrum - silent would not describe him however! He has problems relating with other children at times, obsessive interests and a tendency to take words at their literal value. Sometimes he is challenging - but there is much to love about him.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2008
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David, I thank you so much for your most generous review, as this work was a two-fold difficult piece for me. It is my first attempt at tetractys and I had to dig deep regarding my daughter's autism.
I'm glad you commented on "diff'rent", as I did get some advice on this for the purposes of this format.
Yes, the spectrum of autism is very wide and each person has his/her own peculiarities. It is an odd disorder because in many ways, my daughter comprehends the world as it is and in other ways, she has the view through autism. That is why I painted my symbolic painting with the one eye being open and the other, closed.
Again, thank you for your taking the time to read my work and am glad you liked it. And for your highest regard. It is much appreciated.
Most sincerely,
Sue
Comment from DragonSkulls
I like this piece on autism Sue. I also like the artwork you painted. The only thing I woud suggest is to change "different" to something with 2 syllables, like complex or something. Yea, we pronounce it with 2, but we know it's 3.
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I like this piece on autism Sue. I also like the artwork you painted. The only thing I woud suggest is to change "different" to something with 2 syllables, like complex or something. Yea, we pronounce it with 2, but we know it's 3.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2008
Comment from eveeator
Wow this is really excellent and thankyou so much for explaining and writing and sharing this. Firstly how clever to get this completed in this format as it is so relevant to the world that children with autism live in. How can we comprehend and they are normally very misunderstood and not recognised for sometime also. Secondly the painting is outstanding, I hope you have this on the artwork sight, such really great thought in it to express this as well the puzzle piece the key the one open eye, just your whole thought behind it is really excellent, thankyou so much I enjoyed the whole experience , keep well and your daughter too, best regards yvonne
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Wow this is really excellent and thankyou so much for explaining and writing and sharing this. Firstly how clever to get this completed in this format as it is so relevant to the world that children with autism live in. How can we comprehend and they are normally very misunderstood and not recognised for sometime also. Secondly the painting is outstanding, I hope you have this on the artwork sight, such really great thought in it to express this as well the puzzle piece the key the one open eye, just your whole thought behind it is really excellent, thankyou so much I enjoyed the whole experience , keep well and your daughter too, best regards yvonne
Comment Written 27-Nov-2008
Comment from Artasylum
this is such a major problem in the world right now...these children are precious and deserve to have their disease researched more...it's been going on for decades and it treated like an orphan disease...god bless you and your precious child and good luck. yours, diana
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this is such a major problem in the world right now...these children are precious and deserve to have their disease researched more...it's been going on for decades and it treated like an orphan disease...god bless you and your precious child and good luck. yours, diana
Comment Written 27-Nov-2008
Comment from shy1250
This is so, so expressive, such imagery, so few words yet you draw such a perfect picture. The artwork is perfect as well. I cannot see any suggestions or corrections--easy to see why this became a recognized piece. Kudos! later and God bless, shy
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This is so, so expressive, such imagery, so few words yet you draw such a perfect picture. The artwork is perfect as well. I cannot see any suggestions or corrections--easy to see why this became a recognized piece. Kudos! later and God bless, shy
Comment Written 27-Nov-2008
Comment from Sarah_Goldwell
excellent piece of work, i am so sorry to hear your daughter has autism, my friends son has it too, it is hard work but can also be very rewarding
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excellent piece of work, i am so sorry to hear your daughter has autism, my friends son has it too, it is hard work but can also be very rewarding
Comment Written 27-Nov-2008
Comment from Just2Write
This form of poetry really works well with the message you are trying to express in this poem. People with Autism do seem to live in a very different world from our own. I hope that through awareness, we will unlock the door to their world and help them to live in ours. By the way, your artwork was superb. The symbolism perfectly represented the autistic point of view.
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This form of poetry really works well with the message you are trying to express in this poem. People with Autism do seem to live in a very different world from our own. I hope that through awareness, we will unlock the door to their world and help them to live in ours. By the way, your artwork was superb. The symbolism perfectly represented the autistic point of view.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2008
Comment from Poetic Friend
In its brevity, your poem spoke volumes. You are correct autism is misunderstood and sometimes misdiagnosed. My friend has a daughter with autism as well.
Wow, you are so talented, you paint as well! I am glad I became a fan.
Thank you for also for adding your name to your fanlist. I hope my future postings do not disappoint.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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In its brevity, your poem spoke volumes. You are correct autism is misunderstood and sometimes misdiagnosed. My friend has a daughter with autism as well.
Wow, you are so talented, you paint as well! I am glad I became a fan.
Thank you for also for adding your name to your fanlist. I hope my future postings do not disappoint.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Comment Written 27-Nov-2008
Comment from kiwirose
It is really brilliant brief poem about autism. I know what the autism like where I worked with Deaf children at Deaf Unit for 3 years. Two deaf children have autism as I worked with them. When they were temper and I took them for a walk or help them calm to draw pictures. I enjoyed to work with them but it was sad to see them go to college.
Thank you for your sharing with us :)
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It is really brilliant brief poem about autism. I know what the autism like where I worked with Deaf children at Deaf Unit for 3 years. Two deaf children have autism as I worked with them. When they were temper and I took them for a walk or help them calm to draw pictures. I enjoyed to work with them but it was sad to see them go to college.
Thank you for your sharing with us :)
Comment Written 27-Nov-2008
Comment from carolm5415
This is an excellent poem. You get the meaning across using the constictions of the rules. I have worked with autistic children in a playgroup situation and have met a young man with Asperger's syndrome. Autism is a complicated condition and it appears to be on the increase. We must lobby our politicians to get their asses in gear and begin the early intervention that is so desperately needed for these people.
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This is an excellent poem. You get the meaning across using the constictions of the rules. I have worked with autistic children in a playgroup situation and have met a young man with Asperger's syndrome. Autism is a complicated condition and it appears to be on the increase. We must lobby our politicians to get their asses in gear and begin the early intervention that is so desperately needed for these people.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2008