Richard Moriarty Poet Free verse

Where Have You Gone Little Boy

Where have you gone little boy
with the dark curly hair
and the skinny body.
I used to see you run and play
and chase lightning bugs and baseballs.
Where have you gone little boy
with the sparkle in your eyes
and the giggle when you chased the butterflies.
Where is the laughter that came with practical jokes
and flowers picked by the side of the road to
surprise your mother as she met you at the door.
That little boy is still close by
only now he sits in his overstuffed chair
and dozes in the warm spring air
No longer chasing butterflies and baseballs
but contenting himself to watch foolish things on 
that idiot box.
Why don't you come out and play little boy
Life is not much fun, when there is no one to play with.

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Elizabeth Wesley June 26, 2011 at 4:34 PM It's so true that children are inactive and you tell the story with a hint of sadness for what little boys have become.