His Only Friend

An unloved and unwanted child.

His Only Friend

 

By Elton Camp

 

That things aren’t all right, Tim is aware

And finds lack of love very hard to bear

 

He hears his parents say he was unintended

And that their lives and plans he upended

 

Exactly what that means, Tim is uncertain

But from the words his little heart is hurtin’

 

He doesn’t know what he has done wrong

But in the family he feels he doesn’t belong

 

Father comes home and pushes Tim aside

Never sees that it leaves his son teary-eyed

 

Mother has no desire to give him a loving hug

But instead she will roll her eyes and shrug

 

Food, clothes and toys his parents will give

Not the emotional support he needs to live

 

Sam, the neighbor’s dog is his very best friend

And very gladly has time with Tim to spend