Lost Boy

Lost Boy

A Poem by Shae-Leigh Johns

they tell me "these are the best years of your life"
that"I'll always remember them"
they didn't tell of the pain
they never spoke of the struggle
they hid my from the dark
always hiding in the light
all those days of childhood
of hopes and dreams
the days that turned into nights of peace 
they read me all the stories
the taught me all the tales
painted me dream 
of Never-Never Land 
they called me a lost boy
I went along never knowing why
now I see the truth
for that's all I really am 
a lost boy trying to find
Never-Never Land
Peter Pan is hiding
and Tinker Bell is nowhere to be found
even Captain Hook doesn't sail around
I really am a lost boy
trying to find a home
a place to lay my head
my heart it finds no rest
my soul it finds no peace
open up your book and see
under all the illustration 
there is no happy ending
there's just an ending

© 2017 Shae-Leigh Johns


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Can relate so well to the shadows here, the darkness, the lostness in seeking the joys that seem to hide so well. Such a beautifully expressed sadness. xo

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Shae-Leigh Johns

7 Years Ago

thank you I'm glad you liked it
Well written, love the nostalgic fairy tale feel. Ghost story vibe to a classic, and with a darker, sadder twist.



Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Shae-Leigh Johns

7 Years Ago

I'm glad you like it

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Shae-Leigh Johns
Shae-Leigh Johns

Mansfield, PA



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I'm kinda at the point where I just feel like giving up on everything everyone. just a thought About me: I'm a lonely person that finds strength and compassion in my writing. I'm in high schoo.. more..

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