POETRY CORNER
My Son,
My Angel
By Ewa OMAHEN
Today I am having a weak moment as I stand in
front of an impenetrable wall. The words my son
has autism ring in my ears like an alarm bell.
I feel helpless and defeated.
The road ahead is paved with fear, worry,
and uncertainty.
Today I want to hide from reality, in a place of denial
and peace.
I am exhausted and can’t fall asleep…
Then, I slip into a dream.
My child is running on a green grass,
among beautiful flowers.
He is laughing and singing…
then he is flying among…angels.
And he is one of them.
I wake up in tears and find my son standing
next to me.
In his face, I recognize the angel’s eyes
from my dream.
He is looking at me with love and forgiveness
for my moment of doubt.
I feel liberated from uncertainty and fear.
I am free to hope and dream again.
Today is a new beginning of new possibilities.
As I kiss my son’s beautiful face I see sunrays falling
on his hair.
He reminds me of an angel.
In his eyes I search for peace and answers.
I find both and feel whole again.
A sense of hope flows into my soul.
The road ahead appears less rocky
and paved with love.
I can see people standing ahead…
a caring teacher, a kind neighbor, a good friend.
Way up ahead I spot an angel.
He looks at me with my son’s eyes.
I am at peace with myself.
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I regain my profound belief in maintaining
a positive outlook.
Today, I will go knocking on many doors,
and plead with the world for kindness
and understanding.
I will write a letter on my son’s behalf to make
this place better.
Someone will take notice…
Someone will hear my pleas…
Someone will make a change.
Today, I will meet a kind stranger,
who will give me courage to go on.
Ewa Omahen is a resident of Novi, Michigan, and a
mom of 15-year-old son with autism, Patrick, who
attends Northville Public Schools. He uses a com-
munication app and sign language to communi-
cate. Ewa works as a psychologist for the Walled
Lake Consolidated Schools. She is an avid advo-
cate for all “differently-abled” children. Patrick and
the students she works with continue to be sources
of hope and inspiration.