18 FIGHTS PER HOUR

18 FIGHTS PER HOUR

SCHOOL YEAR FEAR MY DEAR, SAYS THE BODY.
SCHOOL YEAR IS FOR ME TO STEER, SAYS THE MIND.
OH, OOPS! THE HIGH-PITCHED VOICES AND NEW FACES, SAYS THE
BODY.
OH, GET GOING, SILLY, SAYS THE MIND.
BEND, CURL UP, AVOID AND ESCAPE, SAYS THE BODY.
STAND TALL, YOU KNOW WHAT THE TEACHER IS ASKING, SAYS THE
MIND.
THIS IS JUST ONE SCENE FROM A WHOLE FIGHT SEQUENCE.
I COUNT THREE SUCH FIGHTS, MAYBE EVERY 10 MINUTES IN SCHOOL.

THAT MAKES IT 18 FIGHTS AN HOUR IN THE HASAN MOVIE.
ALL IDEAS ARE WELCOME TO MAKE THIS MOVIE FUN.

Context:

Hasan was only asked by the parent about what he would like this article to be called. With just that question at the beginning of the exercise, the whole piece is typed by Hasan letter by letter, without any external prompts or suggestions. He wrote this in three sittings as a mark to his thoughts with the start of school year. He used every possible opportunity to communicate despite all the challenges and sensory distractions the body offered.

Hasan Ahmed

About the Author

Call him “H”.“H” likes good people, stories and travel. “H” can hear.“H” can listen.“H” can question.“H” can learn.“H” can openly discuss.“H” can play.“H” can make mistaking-ly horrible boo-boos.What works with “H” is some trust, love and laughter.Next time you see me, try trusting my words. Not my body.