As I sit in the park watching the children play,
my eyes are drawn to a sandy haired boy each day.
He doesn't seem to be more then six years old,
his nose is always red and he always looks cold.
His dirty blond hair looks like it needs to be combed,
everyday when he comes to the park he;s alone.
His cute turned up nose has freckles from the sun,
he never smiles and he never has much fun.
He has a small scar on his left cheek near his chin,
his navy blue sweater is closed at the top with a pin.
The jeans he wears always seem so tattered and torn,
the black sneakers on his feet seem to be worn.
A pale complexion even though he's always in the sun,
he loses his breath easily as I watch him run.
Rather small boy about three a half feet tall,
each day at the park plays with his little blue ball.
I always worry when the boy leaves to walk home alone,
his sad frail image lingers in my mind when he is gone.
When I ask his name, answer is always the same,
only shrugs his shoulders ,this sweet boy with no name.
Author notes
Written August 30th, 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- The Unsung Prewrites by Shahrazad.
600 points, ended October 7, 2007, 30 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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The picture was very intriguing- You described the boy well, whether this was a prompt of the picture or from real experience, the boy seemed real. Good work- it was a lovely read.
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this poem was absolutely amazing. its very sad, but puts you right into the picture. very very sad, but nicely written and so true of some children.
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WONDERFUL COMMENT
Thank you for the nice comment, it was greatly appreciated. Take care, Sandy
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Very endearingly sad. I really wish the boy had a name. That's so sad. THank you for entering and good luck.
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Option #4 innocence of a child
best of luck to all the other contestants
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Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and leaving a nice comment. It is always appreciated. This was a great contest. Take care Sandy
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This is exactly what I was looking for. Certain people I see inspire me to wonder who they really are. It's hard to look on when it seems that someone as innocent and helpless as this child could be lonely or endangered.
Your portrait of one "face in the crowd" is awesome. Your meter is a little off, but I do like the rhyme scheme. Overall, nice work.
Good luck!
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Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and leaving a nice comment. It is appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed it. Take care, Sandy
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This was great, your description was spot on, and the little boy came to life before my eyes - great job!!
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I agree with everything you say. I have seen so much of it over my lifetime. It's heartbreaking and only getting worse. It makes me hug my grandchildren constantly. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. I appreciate it. Take care, Sandy
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There are too many children with no name. no telling what hell awaits them at 'home' so they try to go someplace else to get away from it all.
I'd like to strangle all the people who have ever hurt a child, no let me take that back, I'd love it.
Punishment isn't harsh enough. Thats why its so widespread.
These poor children. Your poem as moved me, as you can tell.
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Thank you bowie for the nice comment and all the sad facws. I think I need to write a happy poem to cheer myself up. L))This was a hard poem to write. Take care, Sandy ps. I love the way you sign bowie of the knife and spear. I remember the Alamo.
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This was a real good poem sandy. It gives you a heart ach to hear it. It was written well. I really loved reading it. keep up teh good work! It was sooooooooooo sad.
oh what the heck, another cry face. Thats my highest sad ranking. 
Good job! good luck in teh contest.
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I know how these kids breakl my heart, I can only imagine the heartbreak you see. I commend you for the work you do. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. I appreciate it, take care, Sandy
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oh dear. This one is really a choker. Being on the police dept. I have seen more than my share of kids like this and you never ever get use to it. The looks haynt you long after their cases have been flushed through the system. if this don't win you a trophy lady then something sure as hell is wrong and that's all I got to say.
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Thanks for the comment, I based the poem on alot of children I have seen in my lifetime. I never forgot their lonely and sad images. Children are very near and dear to my heart. Take care, Sandy
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OH HOW SO SWEET, I hope this isn't anyone you know personally, if so I will say a prayer for him.
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Thsnks pozo for the nice comment. It wasn't written for a paticular child, it was based on many childen I have seen over my long lifetime from poorer families. The memories always stay in my heart and mind. "'m very emotional when it comes to children. I'm like a lion with her cubs, even when they are not mine and I don't know them. I felt sad writing it. Thanks again, take care, Sandy
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Such a sad poem, is it based on someone in reality or just issues of child neglect/homelessness etc in general? I'd love to know what inspired this, it was a wonderful poem which showed great empathy and also was well written with good rhyme Thanks for commenting on my column, keep writing and good luck in the contest
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Thank you for the lovely comment and the applause. Take care, Sandy
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Yet another beautiful poem. I can see him so perfectly, you imagery is wonderful!
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