weirdelf

Jun 19, 2007 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

I’ve decided

I’ve decided I’ve got Asperger’s Syndrome It explains so much, the failed relationships, the unintentional cruelties, the obsessions poetry drugs love sex me It explains my love for cats more than dogs, birds keep a keen eye on me and crocodile is my protector. It explains never knowing what to say next always saying the wrong thing next It’s why if you pinch my cheek rage engulfs me and it’s all I can do not to rip your head off and piss in the hole. its a different thing that triggers you but I know you feel the same It’s probably got nothing to do with being arrogant, not suffering fools. no excuse, fuck the fools It’s knowing that if I show you me you will pity and reject me, nicely. I think you’ve got it too. And my whole country and yours

— weirdelf, Jun 19, 2007

About the Author

Region, Country: Sydney, Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: The Romantics, The Mersey Sound, The Beats and, of course, The Bard

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Critiques

barbsdad2003

18 years 12 months ago

Except for Some Fine-Toothed Editing

This is a wonderful way to tell your story, or at least a significant part of it. I'm blessed (with apologies for the use of that term) by the reading of it. Regards, Chuck

weirdelf

18 years 11 months ago

thanks, both

cheers

dbaker

18 years 11 months ago

Your a wanker and git…but

Your a wanker and git...but we still love ya, 'cause your a..........mate! A large portion of my family still lives in Scotland and England. I get told that a lot from them and my mates. I may dress in armour, I can even do funny Monty Python English Prep School Prat voices. But believe it or not my best friend has Aspergers Syndrome. This piece reminded me of him, I called him up and read it to him. All I got back was a "Damn somebody has been living in my closet watching me..." It really hit him. Thanks Jess for posting it. David PS I hope this reply made sense to you. It is so very hard to describe to my fellow Americans what being a "Mate" is all about.-Cheers!

weirdelf

18 years 11 months ago

I wrote a poem years ago

called "dags have moe fun" will never post it here, or may have done already. Yeah, I know. cheers, Jess

andrew

18 years 11 months ago

I love it

I have a friend with Asberger's - or at least a shopping cart filled with that and other labels. This poem works. Thanks for sharing.

Rottiestyl

18 years 11 months ago

I will rip your head off and

I will rip your head off and piss in the hole. I don't mean to make light of this very serious piece but this just grab my throat and made me see the movie, Full Metal Jacket. I don't mean to sound. . dumb, but I freely admit that I have no friggin clue what or who an Asberger is. Therefore, I can only relate this poem to what flaws (or qualities)you see in yourself. Besides the pissing in fleshy holes I can sympathize with this self potrait except for the cat/dog thing. After all my screen name IS Rottiestyl. Great writing. Passion and fear abounds! K. Mulroney

weirdelf

18 years 11 months ago

I misspelt it is Aspergers

And there is no reason for feeling dumb not knowing it. It's a fairly recently diagnosed variant of Autism, tending to be more socially functional but characterised by the inability to form close personal social relationships. Often associated with "Savant" abilities. Like uncanny abilities with maths or in creative fields. I have not been diagnosed with it, but have grown up around it. The world made a lot more sense for a lot of people I love when it was recognised. cheers, Jess

Conect11

18 years 11 months ago

interesting

I will have to do some research on it. I teach autistic students every quarter in my kitchen, and maybe I should read up on this.

Conect11

18 years 11 months ago

I had that happen once

and when I had to disinfect the hole, it stung! Jess, I seriously can't find anything wrong here. Even where you left the uncapitalized letter at the begining of a sentence works for me. Keep it.

pinksheep

18 years 11 months ago

you not me maybe

This poem is extremely powerful ,it has immense insight into the emotions of mankind . The poem flows wonderfully well making the poem delightful to read . Excellent wonderful title pinksheep

orgami

18 years 9 months ago

heres my say

you will pity and reject me (if i show you me) still thinking bout this dont know why but i can relate to you and this poem yet no where do you lament lonliness so much your eyes are open your heart ready i know a woman freind of mine who teachs autistic kids and i probably have met people with the syndrome as moondoll writes support means everything well chum i support you and i love this poem ..O..

purplemoondoll

18 years 9 months ago

This is

the best damn description of aspergers I have ever read! And yeah support is everything! You have my mine! My son read this too, loves the poem and said its just what he goes through everyday! Thanks! Kaz

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