I Will Cry For The Little Boy

By HF

I will cry for the little boy
In shackles and away from home
I will cry for the little boy
Trapped in a cell all alone

I will cry for the little boy
Whose heart is too cold to weep
I will cry for the little boy
Pain never lets him sleep

I will cry for the little boy
He was buried alive in the burning sand
I will cry for the little boy
The boy sentenced to life like a man

I will cry for the little boy
Who knows his soul is in chains
I will cry for the little boy
His spirit died again and again

I will cry for the little boy
A good boy he tried to be
I will cry for the little boy
That died inside of me

5 Comments

  1. Simone Z. on June 2, 2016 at 1:09 AM

    Hi HF,

    Thanks for your honest poem. The imagery is powerful and you really capture the feelings of fear and sadness that you have experienced. I also think that many others will be able to read your poem and relate to what you have written through shared experiences. I hope that you stay hopeful and that you continue to write. I would love to read more.

    Best,
    Simone

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  2. David on June 24, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Very powerful poem, I love the ending

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  3. Dr. Laniee on June 24, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    And I will pray for the little boy. Keep writing, keep living, keep HOPING.

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  4. Rogean on July 20, 2016 at 7:32 AM

    Hi, HF,

    I know that little still lives within you. Do not lose your faith.
    You may feel the weight of the world, but there will always be someone out there who will be praying for that little boy.

    Yours,

    Rogean G.

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  5. dbalke23 on July 26, 2016 at 4:43 PM

    Your poem captured my attention from the start and then concluded brilliantly. Well done: This is an excellent piece. Keep writing. I look forward to seeing new creation from you!

    Reply

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