At the age of ten

I volunteer a lot and I meet so many interesting people. And I've experienced so much. Good and bad. This poem...more of the bad.

 

So I know this kid.

I know this kid who has dreams.
Dreams bigger than himself.

I met him at a shelter,
along with his sister and mother.

I volunteer there twice a month,
which really isn’t enough.

I became attached to them,
visiting whenever I can.

Hard times fell on the trio.
but they comfort each other.

The boy only 10, tries
hard to help his mom.

Learning as much as he can,
so that he can grow to be a man.

So inspiring the way he talks,
even at four, his sister tries to imitate his walk.

That was three years ago.
A lot has change since then.

His mom back on her feet,
making more than ends meet.

His sister is seven
And says he’s in heaven.

He was coming by my house to say hi
I didn’t think I would be saying good-…

He died in the street, by a
“tipsy” driver who did not see.

He wanted to grow up to be a man,
But I cosidered him one when I knew him at 10.

Reviews

[Livenrite]

a sad but great write. thanks for sharing:)

[Doreen]

This is heartfelt and sad. A wonderful piece that leaves me with mixed emotions of sadness and anger. Well done.

[Samuel Dickens]

Although he's gone, you've resurected him in a way by telling us about him. You've done a good thing.

[kait]

i like this alot its also very sad

[qaralynn]

a really beautiful write

[Ayla Automatic]

I enjoy how you used rhyming and non-rhyming themes within this poem. It is very melancholy poem, and very touching. It is simple enough to where the point comes across strongly. I can tell how hard it was for you to write.

[just is]

I really like this and thought is so amazingly sad.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

"He wanted to grow up to be a man,
But I cosidered him one when I knew him at 10."

strong and pointed ending to a wonderful write.

[Angel Baby]

Sounds to me like you met an amazing family who touched her heart and soul. Sorry to hear about the loss of the young boy. My sympathy is with you. Such a sad and touching story. Thanks for sharing it. P.W.

[Ralphy]

oh oh...very sad but well written