WARNING: Get some kleenex...

A Friend Like Me

by Traci Sandrock

Please don't be afraid of me

I want to be your friend,

And if you get to know me

Your rigid thoughts might bend.

Thoughts that I am different

From others that you know,

I really am no different

And this I'd like to show.

I live and breathe and laugh and cry

I love to play and learn,

I sometimes do things differently

Which can cause some concern.

You see some say I'm special
I guess this much is true,

But if you were to ask me

I'd say you're special too.

We're all a little different

No two are just the same,

It's really something wonderful

The way there is no blame.

When things don't go just perfectly

and others get confused,

And say things like "poor child"

and others terms they use.

It's okay if you look at me

And might not understand,

It's okay if you touch me

And even hold my hand.

My life has many obstacles

Much more than you could know.

But that's not what I dwell on

I'm me, that's all, and so...

Please don't be afraid of me

I want you just to see,

How truly great and wonderful

A friend like me can be.