Sensory Friendly
A poem dedicated to my autistic son and entry into the Sensational ll challenge
Rose-gold glasses flip out/fold in, fashionably shading his sensitive eyes
Headphones atop a fro cancel chatter, laughing, traffic, all cacophony
Delicate jasmine incense; flower power over heavy fragrance, smokey puffs
Never chicken on the bone for him; chew this using plenty of Cajun spice
Grandma's crocheted afghan comforts all pangs; tiny holes as finger grips
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This poem is dedicated to my 24-year-old autistic son Elijah. Sensory-friendly is how our household thrives and what this young man needs when out and about in the world.
Also an entry in the Sensational ll Challenge, but I sincerely hope all participants, creators and readers alike, consider the effects of sensory overload on others moving forward.
Thanks for reading, and remember to always be kind!
About the Creator
Marilyn Glover
Poetry is my first love of writing and will always be. My debut Jungian-themed chapbook, Shadow's Reprieve, is available now on Amazon.
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