This is my brother. His name is Jaden. 
He's eight years old, but he cannot talk. He is also different from the
other children. Oblivious to the world and keeps to himself.
That's because he is born with Autism disorder.
Mommy, don't you cry now and Daddy don't you weep
I want to whisper something before I go to sleep
I know that when I came here I looked perfect in every way
And you were so proud, Daddy; when you held me on that day
And Mommy, when you kissed me and wrapped me up so tight, I knew that I belonged here and everything was right
But then I stopped talking and began to slip away, I saw your worried faces as you knelt by me to pray
And Daddy, I always notice how you wipe away a tear, When you watch the other children as they run and laugh and cheer
I may not be able to tell you how much I love you so, Or even show you how I feel and what I really know
But when you hold me, Mommy, at night when all is still, I feel the love you have for me and I know that all is well
And Daddy, when you take me to the park to run and play I know that you still love me though the words I cannot say
I want to tell you something before I go to sleep. I may be sort of direct and you may not understand, I know that I am not that little child that you and Daddy planned
But I love you both so very much and I know you love me too, And if I could only speak my heart, you would feel my love for you
I know the future is unknown... and you will always have to be the ones who love and listen and take good care of me
I know that you are frightened and you shed so many tears, And if I could I'd wipe them dry and take away your fears. So Mommy, don't you cry now and Daddy please don't weep
I want to say…I love you both, before I go to sleep.
