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Little Boy Lost
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Little Boy Lost |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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Lost, forlorn and crying, His sobs brought on my own. Fire had razed his family's house, ~ The boy had not a home. He was eight and I was nine, When we met that day of fate. My smile drew him to me, As I stood by garden gate. His eyes were red and puffy, Tears flowed like mountain stream. I asked what was the matter, He said, “Please wake me from this dream!” All that he had owned, Had been burned in the fire. He lost his bed, toys, and clothes, ~ His life hung by a wire. He was staying with his grandma, But missed his friends and home. His Mom and Dad would call him, On the telephone. I said, “Wait there!” and ran upstairs, To fetch my jar of money. It was filled with birthday cash, And coins in a gunny. I emptied out the contents, And put them in a sack. I said that he could buy himself, Some things that he now lacked. He put his arms around me, And kissed me on my cheek. There was hope in his eyes, For the future looked less bleak. I never saw that boy again, But I think of him some times. Wondering what became of him, And how he spent those dimes. Lost, forlorn and crying, His sobs brought on my own. Fire razed his family's house, ~ The boy had not a home. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
woven with a heart the repitition of the 1st in the last a fine ending...a way to grip the heart of the reader with your conclusion Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
VAS ~ This was a true story. One summer when I was 9 and visiting my grandmother's house, an 8 year old boy walked by crying. When he looked up at me I smiled and he came up the drive to me. He told me how he was staying at his grandmother's house because his house had burned down. I felt such sadness and compassion, that I went and got all the money that I had been saving from little jobs that I would do and my birthday and Christmas money. I will never forget the look on his face when I gave it all to him. Love & Light, EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-10-2004 05:05 PM).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Linda, this is definitely a tear jerker and heart breaker. Thank goodness you were there to offer a smile to a lost and forlorn little boy! Hugs and smiles, Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
a beautiful touch of an angel in such a simple and innocent act of kindess, spread the love around |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel So you were making points even at eight to be an Angel.  |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Touching indeed those genuine moments that come naturally to children and like so many birthmarks are erased in life's erosion. I suspect you've had many generous moments and hope you've bathed in good karma. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ I will never forget him. Though I can no longer recall his face, I do know that the change in its expression from my simple gesture, had a profound impact on the rest of my life. It truly is better to give than to receive! Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Inkedgoddess ~ If I were monetarily wealthy, you would be receiving a cheque in the mail... Hang in there Michele!  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Angel school starts early!  Huggums, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Richard ~ Good karma literally beats the hell out of bad karma! lol Linda |
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