Never have a crowd
Been more tolerant and proud,
Of each and every member,
Each voice, whether soft, loud, without or within.
We celebrate together
All of our shared differences,
Drink deep at the well
Of each neuro-divergent thought.
Springing to your feet before us
Upright and strong.
Mother of a movement,
Leader of our song.
One with the growing season.
One by one, you release them,
Diverse and joyful voices of reason.
One by one they give voice
To all of our inner voices.
Speeches that resonate with our ideals,
Stirring the soul to life.
Acknowledging the difficulties,
Condemning the injustices.
Inspiring and enriching the heart.
Ideas and ideals,
Achievements lauded
Ambitions for change still to come.
All of these hopeful streams,
Running in rivulets
To pour upon our consciousness.
Nourishing thought.
Strengthening the heart.
Soothing minds made taut
With tension and worry.
Helping to carry the load.
Imparting such skillful support.
On such a precious afternoon,
Among true family
Masks are unnecessary.
The barriers are lowered
As our selves are set free
In togetherness.
To flow on languid seas,
Alive with aspirant dream.
Created along with a poem by James Gordon to celebrate Autistic Pride, after experiencing the Autistic Inclusive Meets Autistic Pride gathering in 2019. Hence the Title 'As important as our target... Our AIM'.
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