Little Boy

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    Little Boy

    He sat arms folded around dirtied knees

    The little boy who lived amongst the trees.

    Snot bubbled from his nose

    Looking awkward in ill-fitting clothes.

    Running from his eye a long streak

    Clearing grime from dirtied cheek.

    Hair too long partially covered face

    Looking down at his shoe without lace.

    A rip meandered from his right pocket

    Eyes set deep in hungered socket.

    Hands covered in hardened mud

    Little boy looking not as little boys should.

    Unwashed hair held many a burr

    As little boy rested against mighty fir.

    Scrawny arms protruded from colourless shirt

    Face too old showing a life of hurt.

    Little boy sat resting in the shade

    As daylight slowly began to fade.

    Eyes that caught little boy quickly turned

    His soul on theirs for ever burned.

    And when those eyes turned for a second look

    A story they forever took.

    For the little boy had faded away

    As night claimed the ethereal day.

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    ajd144 commented on Little Boy

    03-04-2013

    Great imagery! As the other reviewer said, I can completely envision the poor child sitting there alone. But, I wonder, where did he come from to be so poor? Nice use of couplets, too!

    Tempestlady commented on Little Boy

    03-02-2013

    Very sad a dark work, i could almost see the child, so neglected and abused and in need. Made me feel pity and shame for being part of the race that would turn away. At the end made me wonder was he ever there at all, or was he a ghost now or was he a ghost always.....curious, interesting, and a little disturbing write. I enjoyed it though. Write on.............Tempestlady.

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