Thank you all for your responses, especially those who, like myself are touched (smile), or have been touched directly by others, the comments, complements & critizism coming from you are very heart warming & valuable. I went to a rehearsal last night and tried it out in it's glossed over form, I was able to go through it without flubbing it, so I guess I'll be able to sing it. One of my singing partners is a father to a special needs adult & both are gifted & accomplished songwriters, both were as positive about the song as everyone here has been, thanks. I did give blanket permission to use it, I only hope for credit, at some point I would like to record it, so I would like to be asked first if someone wants to vinylize it.
"You Wouldn't Know It To Look At Me"
(tune; traditional Australian, "One Of The Has-Beens, words; Barry Finn)

"You're not listening to me are you deaf in both ears
Don't you see what you've caused, have you been blind all these years
Could you just give an answer, so I know you're not dumb
For Christ sakes, you bird brain, has a cat got your tounge

Chorus
I'm as cute as any other kid
I can run, jump & shout
You wouldn't know it to look at me
At times I can't work things out
I'm not stupid, I'm not lazy, I try very hard
With a little compassion I could go pretty far

Well, school is a torture, the teasing won't quit
My thoughts go off track, and my aide has a fit
You see some things I excell in, so much that I'm bored
You wouldn't know it to look at me, it took all I was worth

The kids scorn & laugh at me, I don't have a friend
You can feel my heart break, I wonder when will it end
The mistreatment & abuse I take, it should be a crime
But I'm told to ignore it, it happens all of the time
Chorus
I know it's hard on my family, I can't change a thing
The aunts & uncles blame it on my folks & say it's poor upbringing
The love & affection others get all the time
I only hear people yell at me, when I ask where is mine

I never feel comfort, no shoulder, no hug
A system to support me, was pulled out like a rug
If you can't understand this, you may be worse off than me
But I won't hold it against you cause you're deaf & can't see
Chorus
I may be mildly autistic or just plain O.C.D.
I may twitch with Tourette's, or have A.D.D.
If you see me cross my eyes, instead of my T's
You wouldn't know it to look at me that I have special needs
Chorus

Thank you everyone "& a merry christmas to everyone, everywhere" , Tiny Tim. Please continue to send comments if you'd like, nothing's cast in stone. Barry