Firstly, this was an incredibly emotional movie for me. Ben Affleck’s portrayal of Christian Wolff was outstanding, and the fact that his character was on the autism spectrum made it even more incredible. It was believable. It was real. And it was personal. Between the constant repetition, the struggle with relationships even though he wants to, and the internal struggle with oneself, I saw own Aspergian self in his character. The Accountant was easily the best movie I’ve seen in a long time. I bring this up because ofΒ a quote from the movie, specifically early in the movie when Chris’s father is talking with his neurologist.
Neurologist: “Your son is different.”
Father: “Sooner or later, different scares people.”
This poem is inspired by this movie…
Be yourself?
I can’t just
cut it loose
Neurotypicals,
you presume too much
you don’t understand
how we’re broken enough
rushing out
to be something we’re not
one failure
and in pain we’re wrought
anxiety, depression
and so much pain
just to have to wake
and do it all again
sometimes
I’m glad I never met a girl
I just don’t know how
to say
that I’m on the spectrum
and portray it in a
good way
sure, I can do things
that most can’t
but I’m no superhero
and never will be
People hate
those on the spectrum
because we’re different
we challenge the norm
and that makes them afraid
we don’t believe
every little word
and your petty whispers
are often overheard
“We are different
and sooner later
different scares you”
they run from us
as we run from fuss
and breathe we must
or some become dangerous
If I told a girl
she’d treat me
based on stereotypes
like I belong in a wheelchair
for the rest of my life
or she’ll be scared
afraid of losing normality
or scaring her family
we’re freaks
we’re outsiders
and I’ll never
ever
buy her
a diamond ring
I’ll never
recite wedding vows
take her down to Florida
and buy a big house
or listen to children sing
their favorite songs
I can’t hold her
all night long
I’ll never grow old
and watch our kids grow
or sit together on the porch
and watch the stars glow
I see these people
men and women
normal, unlike me
cheating and lying on their “loved” ones
and I cry inside
I’ll never have that
but they take it for granted
they don’t know
how hard it is
to say hi
but all too easily
they can say goodbye
I really enjoyed the movie too. Have you seen Adam, it stars Hugh Dancy and Rose Byrne. Adam has AS. It’s a very sweet movie. Not as dark as Ben’s movie,
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No I haven’t. I’ll have to look for it now π
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Wow. Excellent. I am wordless.
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Wordless? Wow, thank you Sascha.
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Yeah. It doesn’t happen often. Appreciate it. π
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I will π
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Oh honey for any of them that say goodbye let them…the one that doesnt say goodbye will come along…I dont know when but none of us know when love will happen.. please know that it is going to happen for you…there is a someone, a lot of someones actually that will have the sense and the heart to hold your hand and mean it! π
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Wow, thanks Maureen. It feels like a desolate wish, but maybe it will happen…thanks for the amazing comment.
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You are welcome Dev and truly I dont believe its a wish I believe it is your truth π
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Thank you π π
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Yes I loved the film when I saw it too. Love the poem as well.
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Thanks so much Tim π
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People do strive to be different, to stand out. However, the ‘different’ they are striving for is confined to a range that does not include being on the spectrum. People want too be different but then again, not too different.
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You’re right Jasper
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Im going to watch the movie tomorrow! I actuslly have it on my phone.
& again ur wirds touch my heart & bring tears to my eyes. Thank u
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You should! It’s amazing, and I’m glad you enjoyed it π
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Michael Franti would say, Stay Human all you Freaky People.
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Thank you so much Daria π
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That’s ok. I was seeing someone who was most probably Asperger’s – pity he wasn’t as honest about it as you.
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Oh really? Not everybody is as comfortable with talking about the condition as I am. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but I can see how it would complicate things.
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Now how do you know you will never have all those things?
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I was hoping you would see it and like it!! I thought of you when I watched it and wondered. It was an amazing movie, I loved it!! I like reading your perspective. π
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Glad you enjoyed it, both the movie and the poem π
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