He Talks To Himself (poem) by larry r linville on AuthorsDen

He Talks To Himself
by larry r linville → (All Poetry by larry r linville)
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I don't know where this came from. I just started writing. I hope it causes me to be understanding of people who seem "different."
When he was born something was wrong. He always sang another song. Never heard what other folks said. Spoke only to voices in his head. And he talked to himself. Parents tried hard to help him mature but everything to him was a blur. Doctors saw him and he went to school but people laughed and called him a fool because he talked to himself. His folks are gone now, he’s all alone. He watches TV but has no phone. People bring food and leave at the door which he eats while he sits on the floor and just talks to himself They say they’re doing what is the best. He’s in a home so he can have rest. He works on crafts and plays many games He looks at the folks but can’t say their names as he talks to himself. He got to heaven and God took his hand and led him to see that all things were grand. The touch of Jesus restored his mind and he was with those who had been so kind. And he talked to them.

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on August 11, 2008

The good news is that living in his world...he did not have to prove himself to anyone, no hate could he spiel, to him, his life was real.

Nice write,
Dan

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on August 10, 2008

Larry you have me in tears for I love people and I get so upset when others turn away from someone because they may be different. I have often said to others they aren't different they are just like you and me "one of God's children". He has made them very special and it is to make others share their heart and love. Thank you Larry for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by John Linville (Reader)

Reviewed on August 9, 2008

Wow! At first I thought you had written a poem about me.
That was good, Larry. I've known people like that, and it seemed they were a little closer to God.

John

Reviewed by Lois Christensen

My schizophrenic husband talked to himself out loud at times too. Said he heard Voices. I can't imagine what he went through with the overload in his head at times, but the good Lord came and took him away last year Aug 17 to be with him and now he is not ill, he is whole and helping others up there. I do so still miss him much though. I dealt with his problems very well while he was here on earth too.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Wonderful insight into the mind of one who can't discern what's about him and the reward that he got in heaven. Marvelous poetry.