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This poem was for a prompt for World Autism Awareness Day. This is dedicated to my fellow Melbourne creative friend Braeden Kennedy who can be found on Instagram @bak_doodlin_away and @bak_animations .

Title: I See You
by Lauren M. Hancock

I saw You and understood your spirit
before I knew of your ‘Able’ and ‘Label’
in fact, I’d never even perceived
your name with a condition,
it honestly didn’t occur to me.

But in a moment’s frustration,
you suddenly announced it, the link,
revelation upon the table,
your interwoven thread,
your diagnosis,
to share with me, perhaps you felt
quite comfortable.

Admittedly, prior, I knew
only a little about you,
but bouncing conversation enabled trust,
and this condition is an important part of you,
inside you carry it, and outwardly
with fierce pride,
your thoughts, your soul are
dedicated to speaking up for those
especially who may suffer with it inside…

I viewed your extra dimensions,
certain colours and shade flashes,
a unique being outside and within,

talented, multifaceted,
a perfect blue quartz aura
heralding messages,
as though a radiant gem,
glistening by the ocean,
settled beside fanned leaves
enriched with plump morning dew,
so pristine and alive,
what a wondrous scene to view.

And here you use the synergies
of the Universe
to make uniquely inspired art,
calling to higher beings and
a sweet angel from afar,
blessings bequeathed, expanded upon,
creativity truly glows from within your soul,
knowing who and why you are,
and why your talents must shine to all,
surreal, bright, spectacular, enthral me,
inspirations known,
a bright shining star.

My friend, I do not see
any need to mourn the label,
in fact, let us rejoice in
the true magnificence of You –
keep creating, keep shining,
your path is inspired,
so meant to be,
this we all already knew.

Continue relishing and embracing life’s abilities,
express and project,
from me to you, you and your talents,
I do highly respect.

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