Ekphrastic Poem by Fox

 

Nice babbling

It's peaceful

It's lovely

Not quiet

But not loud

I have so many memories

In this place I haven't visited

It's made for me

On Becoming an Adult by Ryan Shank-Rowe

 

I'm excited to become an adult.

I'm excited to try to be able to live with other friends.

I know it will be somewhat difficult but I am ready for the challenge.

Having a goal is always inspiring and I know I can do it with some help. 

Ryan Shank-Rowe

Collaborative Poem Inspired by Sasha's Poem

 

      

Sometimes I wonder what is love.

Is it the communication of trees?

Is it mine for the asking?

Is it giving a smile in the hard times?

Is it a melody?

Is it family?

Is it a baby’s smile?

Is it car rides through tunnels and along the mountain side?

Is it my friends supporting chats?

Is it beating of a heart?

Is it something from within or above?

Sometimes I wonder what is love?  

Is it sitting and sharing words with friends?

Is it friends who understand you?

Is it the sunshine on your face?

Is it happy light?

Is it a gentle kiss on the cheek? 

Is it walking on the cloud?

Finding Community by Luke Schneider

 

Caring Connections

Opportunity to Grow

Melding Minds

Making Friends

Understanding Self and Others

No Judgement

Inquiry

Trusted Guides

“You Are IN!”

Sometimes I Wonder What is Love...By Sasha Rainer

 

Sometimes I wonder what is love. 

Is it a flower’s happy song? 

Is it a ringing growth of trees? 

Is it a charming trill of birds

Awaking beautiful sunrise?

Is it an ocean morning waves

That whisper peacefully and nice? 

Is it a smile on your face,

Or holding hands, or darling eyes? 

Sometimes I wonder what is love.

Is it a friendly mother’s voice?

Her soothing song, her wise advice,

Her words of love to memorize.

Is it a warm, comforting home

Stored in your heart?

When times are rough, come back,

And worries of the day 

Will disappear sure enough. 

Sometimes I wonder what is love.

Love dwells in every word above.

Group Poem in Response to Sophia's Poem

 

If you knew what I know      

I'd know we'd understand each other

If you knew what I know

You would delight in the day and not worry, fret, or fray.

      

If you knew what I know

You'd be revelling in what's to come

      

If you knew what I know

I would quietly ask you to spell your truth.

      

If you knew what I know      

Your heart would soften. Your mind would slow down.

      

If you knew what I know      

Then silence would reveal hope and words would bring you triumph.

      

If you knew what I know

You would slay the dragons of fear and face life with brave learning

      

If you knew what I know

You would feel more love than you could hold.  And you would see what we all want is to be accepted and loved

      

If you knew what I know

You would be brightest star

      

If you knew what I know

You would say real change is possible.

As people see real nonspeaking intelligence they will embrace it.

      

If you knew what I know      

You would make more than moments of understanding but would make me respond honestly more often

      

If you knew what I know

You would’ve been more kind to me.

      

If you knew what I know

You would not waste a single moment on anything that is not full of grace

Aiden Levy Sirius XM Radio Host

 

Hi friends! When I wrote an article with my dad last fall about my journey, I was asked to write a bit about myself for a video. I wanted to share this with you to give you more insight into my life. Thank you!

 Meet Aiden Levy, nonspeaker with autism and SiriusXM radio host