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To end our RPM session today Jake chose to do an imagery writing exercise (as taught to us by Katie Masotti) where Jake describes something with his five senses. Just for fun, we are exploring the colors in this format, and is green 2nd color we decided upon due to it emerging so rapidly this time of year . (Click on links below to read Jake’s subsequent imagery color poems.)
Jake’s finish to each prompt is in bold:
Green:
I see how happy it is to be alive!
I hear really cheery sounds of Spring.
I smell green grass mowed.
I taste really strong vegetables.
I feel new energy.
I think interested in only new beginings.
At the age of 22 he began expressing his very personal thoughts and feelings more fluently with me (his mom.) He is diagnosed with severe autism as well as intermittent explosive disorder. He has given me permission to share his story and our conversations. He continually expresses his desire to “find purpose” to his life…I hope his willingness to share will help others learn about this misunderstood condition known as “autism” that has so much to teach us all.
Hi Tara! Hi Jake! I am so proud to know you both! Jake, you are an author! Your writing is fantastic!! Someday I hope we can get together! Keep on writing!!!! Love to you both!