STILL A LIGHT WITHIN.
Seeing the folks with that empty vacant stare,
And you wonder is there still a light in there?
Or are they lost to the real world that is around,
No contact is worthwhile, nothing to be found?

Or do they understand yet cannot let you know?
Want to join in, laugh and sing, want to show
They want to say thanks, want to hear you talk,
Do they long with you for awhile want to walk?

Are they screaming to let you know they really care,
Know what you are saying, think life isn’t fair,
Because they do know the words and want to sing along,
But notes or words won’t come out, oh what is wrong.

Treat them normally, give them the benefit of the doubt,
One day you may help a song or words come flowing out,
A kindly word or a simple song and interest in life again
To someone who knows and feels but just cannot explain.

(Millicent) Ann Margetson June 15, 2002