# Seemingly Separated By The Suit

Author: Apolarbear17
Tags: Adapting, Daily Life, Differential Treatment, Metaphor, Poetry, Vigilance, Was Meant for Autism Acceptance Month, Work

Autism Acceptance Month… was two months ago… in April. I started this around then but didn’t get around to finishing this poem until yesterday and now I’m getting around to posting it here. It’s a poem about work, the suits we put on to match others and some of the ways we can struggle with that.

**Seemingly Separated By The Suit** &nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; **By: A.X. Bueno**

A suit can be something that really sets you apart&nbsp;

And when you need to wear one for work it can really impart&nbsp;

The burdens of responsibility, perceived competence and everything you need&nbsp;

So that you represent your workplace well as you at your job thrive and succeed

At least that’s how it’s supposed to go but for some the suit doesn’t always fit&nbsp;

It might be a little too loose or oppositely a bit more tight than we’d like to admit&nbsp;

There may develop a hole in the pants or extra space between skin and seams

Of course differences don’t always have to reach extremes

But those are what tend to get noticed more&nbsp;

When looking out of sync is something to abhor&nbsp;

After all for work you should be looking your best everyday&nbsp;

But that’s not always doable however you shouldn’t just disobey&nbsp;

At least not in ways that will get you in trouble and/or fired anyway&nbsp;

Though sometimes the job will be understanding and sometimes not&nbsp;

So you’ve got to keep your guard up to keep this job that was hard fought&nbsp;

Making sure to stay on top of keeping your uniform well fitting and clean&nbsp;

For despite whatever good work you do if you don’t you know what it’ll mean&nbsp;

You just wish there wasn’t such a microscopic focus on you&nbsp;

Admittedly some of this sharp focus does carry over to the rest of your crew

You just wish there wasn’t uneven focus and leniency&nbsp;

And that there was more grace for those who wear/fit into the suit differently&nbsp;

As well as more acknowledgment of those who don’t wear the suit at all&nbsp;

Source: https://sofurry.com/s/ePdy6z9e