I’m sick of explaining I’m Autistic
Just so folks don’t say
“You’re an odd one you know. Why are you so
Weird anyway?”

I’m sick of explaining I’m Autistic
Just for folks to hear
That although there’s loads I seem to know, there’s
Some I can’t I fear.

I’m sick of explaining I’m Autistic
Just for folks to see
That the quirks I have aren’t on purpose; they
Are just part of me.

I’m sick of explaining I’m Autistic
Just for folks to get
That I did hear when they said their name but I
Easily forget.

I’m sick of explaining I’m Autistic
Just for folks to find
That those words they found so intrusive, were
Meant to come out kind.

I’m sick of explaining I’m Autistic
Just for folks to think
‘Maybe he’s just a friendly guy and not
Influenced by Drink’.

I’m sick of explaining I’m Autistic
Just for folks to know
That though I am being nice to you, I
Am am not flirting though.

I’m sick of explaining I’m Autistic,
Mainly, I suppose,
As, though I know I am Autistic, I
Ain’t been diagnosed!