An Angular Boy

for my son, who is autistic..

mucho akimbo, all elbows and knees,

sudden as summer rain, white as paper;

he falls through doors and rolls down windows,

then

closed like a shop on Sunday,

shutter eyed, still as a nightbrook,

a dry wheel under clouds; silent

Reviews

[Neville]

What a fantastic tribute to I am sure a much loved son, and for whom these words indeed are. You have surely crafted a little masterpiece here sir....

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

very poignant; in a way, his dynamic changes should be striking indeed - i'm glad you portrayed this

[Phill Oz O'fee]

This write proves the love you have for your son - an unconditional tribute - a sincere and wonderful share.. bless you! :-)

[Ken Simm.]

To all those whose line is different. When the silence hides so much. A very moving tribute.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This is such a profound and sad piece in which you have captured the juxtaposition of autism vividly in beautiful metaphors. Wonderful writing!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Why has the site rated this at 93.51% when I gave it 100% as it deserves? Leslie is a poet I always give 100% to as he is a true craftsman.

[Leslie Philibert]

Dear John, thanks for looking at this, and as ever my best wishes !