Little Boy Lost

Poor Little Boy Lost plays a game of peekaboo
Pretending everything in his world is well
Spoiled was his plan for organizing a coup
and now he hopes none of his friends can tell
that he's been evicted as some had predicted
Biding his time, twiddling his thumbs in a cell

The entry door is locked. It's safe and secure
He's a cast away... on the outside, looking in
How much longer can he possibly endure
Is Little Boy Lost maybe missing kith and kin?
No one is listening to his babble and prattle
He wears the sorrowful look of sad chagrin

There was another sighting, just yesterday
when again he knocked on the playroom door
Not being allowed entry is the price to pay
for returning seeking praise with another encore
Bitterness smolders inside the blighted apple
where the wiggling worm is rotting the core

He was dragged off stage by the dreaded hook
No longer can he read his script in the limelight
because of the low road and wrong turns he took
A playground should not be a place meant to fight
Kiddies there have been getting along very well
Apologies, Little Boy Lost should be made to write
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Parker Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 5:22 PM
Awestruck...
Koplin Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 5:40 PM
Thanks
Kitchin Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 4:12 PM
Mark, a great poem and message, love the last line.
Koplin Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 5:39 PM
Thank you very much Tania.
Lane Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 7:37 AM
Apologies are not made by such people. You did a terrific job on this one, Mark. I see how Nancy would assume it was political.
Koplin Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 5:38 PM
I didn’t even think about Trump. That low life. Thanks my friend
Goldsmith Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 7:18 AM
I enjoyed your write. Life has many turns in it. Have a blessed day...............
Koplin Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 5:37 PM
Thank you Paula
Allison Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 6:37 AM
Guess Karma bites folk on the bum Mark a bit like the bulldog lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Koplin Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 5:36 PM
This bulldog hasn’t bitten anyone lately but will if it’s needed. Thanks Jan.
Kaufman Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 5:42 AM
HI there Mark This sounded a bit political to me. Hmm. I think I may know that sad little boy. Let's pray he has a change of heart.
Koplin Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 6:05 AM
Not at all political Nancy. I've been accused of ruffling feathers and sometimes I might've but I don't waste my time squabbling with anyone over politics or politicians. Thanks for the comment.
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