John Smyth
The Ember, a poem by John Smyth
The Ember by John Smyth When all I could lamely autistically do was open my mouth and make sounds that made no sense and behave in ways that were inconsistent with what a normal person would think or do, my autism looked as if it was what defined me and was all I might ever…
Read MoreFor Non-verbal Autistics and Others with Disabilities, Frederick Douglass’ Fight for Equality Continues Today
Frederick Douglass, the former slave who became one of the leaders of the abolitionist movement, was a well-known social reformer, orator, writer, and statesman. He was most known for his powerful, incisive antislavery speeches and writing. He stood as a living counter-example to slaveholders’ arguments that slaves did not have the intellectual capacity to function…
Read MoreThe Ember – Words & Music by Autistic Typer John Smyth
The Ember was written by supported typer John Smyth as an English class extra-credit assignment. His original poem was typed by him (all of the words are his, with about 5 verbal suggestions for better clarity from his dad.) John wrote / typed the original keyboard arrangement with the help of Vickie Stohl, his music…
Read MoreAuthentic John’s Free Poetry Book: A Story So Good It Doesn’t Need Complete Sentences
“Poetry: A Story So Good It Doesn’t Need Complete Sentences” by John Smyth You have not really read poetry until you’ve read “Authentic” John Smyth’s book of poetry, both his own and some of the classics that have inspired him. For a free download of John’s poetry book, just use the form below to subscribe…
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