The News
by 
Jacqui Whittingham
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Posted: Monday, July 14, 2008 Word Count: 88 Summary: My first attempt for some time. Generated from a long period of waiting for a diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome in my daughter which on one level could clear me of parental blame for the challenges she has to face but on the other hand may trap her - if she and we let it. (In the light of comments I modified this summary to give more clarity - may review again later) |
Vindication bears me up on wings to freedom
but dashes itself to pieces against the pane
of anger and grief, and recognition
my liberation is her prison
boxed in by bars of imperception and frustration.
Is my job now the warder of the keys?
To keep her trapped safe?
Better to help her fly free
Even if her wings are torn by the beating winds
she will have to face.
Maybe she will fly higher,
Further than most,
To more exotic climes
My bird of paradise
My egg.
but dashes itself to pieces against the pane
of anger and grief, and recognition
my liberation is her prison
boxed in by bars of imperception and frustration.
Is my job now the warder of the keys?
To keep her trapped safe?
Better to help her fly free
Even if her wings are torn by the beating winds
she will have to face.
Maybe she will fly higher,
Further than most,
To more exotic climes
My bird of paradise
My egg.