Lonely Boy (to apathy)

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~ Lonely Boy ~

Once, there was a boy quite good,
who had no love, but knew he should.
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No love had the "Lonely Boy"
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She'd found him …
kisses softly brought him joy,
unlocked the heart of the "Lonely Boy"
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She taught him faithfully;

then, set him free;
no love to her, just another spree.
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Tho' time slips by,

some hearts won’t mend;
his love burned true until the end.
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So, he died a "Lonely Boy"
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His epitaph was written in

the stars above that shine:
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She said, "I would have loved him
… IF …
I'd only had the time!"


Richard W. Jenkins
©2015

Reviews

[KTizzle]

this poem kinda reminds me of how society is now. Everybody is so fixed on themselves and being busy, they don't stop to appreciate things around them. American society has this wave of Microwave mentality that corrupts compassion because it convinces people they have no time for anything. "If only I had the time," expresses to me she saw no use in giving her time. How despicable, but I wonder how many people are guilty of being this way, but won't admit it.

Thought provoking write.

Thanks for posting!

[Richard🖌]

I am sorry to have missed your lovely, thoughtful review, Dear Livana,
Sometimes, the site does not send me a notice. ; /
Livana, your insights are inspiring … if more held your views and grasps, the world would be a far better place.

Smiles 'n hugs of warmest thanks! ⁓ Richard : )

[tracey]

are you writing another book richard.

[Richard🖌]

Just the new one I have out now, Tracey, at: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Smile-Exceptional-Poetic-Renderings/dp/1936442485/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517148083&sr=8-1&keywords=behind+the+smile+richard+w.+jenkins

[Richard🖌]

Or, at Amazon.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behind-Smile-Exceptional-Poetic-Renderings/dp/1936442450/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515890375&sr=1-1&keywords=richard+w.+jenkins

[Richard🖌]

OOPS!
I just say I called you Tracey. She had messaged me about my new book … sorry, Honey ⁓ Dear Livana.
Hugs 'n smiles! ; )

[Einstein Noodle]

what a brutal woman! ;) poor boy! :(( here's the song for this one:
https://youtu.be/0kbgjmmr5vw
E.
ps also reminds me of the old adage, "Better to have loved and lost than never loved at all"

[Richard🖌]

Thanks for the read and review , My Friend … I'll surely listen to that song.
True of love, Gene; sooo very true! ⁓ Richard : )

[Susan 🦋]

..had that love been true...He wouldn't have died a lonely boy. She truly never loved him. What the heart won't release..what the mind always knows.

[Richard🖌]

Very insightful, Susan,
I should'a known you'd figure this simple little piece out, with a solid solution for that poor lonely boy!

Only un-lonely hugs for you! ~ Richard ; )

[Kimiko Watson]

Such a beautiful piece that appeals to one's emotions

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Kimiko! : )
Your sweet praise and expression of emotional connection embrace ever-so warmly … grateful hugs! ⁓ Richard

[Kimiko Watson]

You are welcome :) :)

[Sira YR]

T_T this is so beautiful and sad at the same time. Feel sorry for him though. Everyone should experience love but anyway, I love it and keep up the good work.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Rayanna! : )
Your words of understanding, compassion, and praise let me know how wonderfully we've connected.
Warmest hugs of holiday cheer! ⁓ Richard

[Sira YR]

You are very welcome, Richard! :)

[Terrence Chang]

Well Penned Mr Richard. I really appreciate the connection between her and the lonely boy

[Richard🖌]

Brief, but concise, Terrence, I appreciate your reading this and for your nice compliment! ⁓ Richard

[Terrence Chang]

Well your welcome and it was my pleasure to read such a good poetry from you

[mariliis]

I loved the ending. I think it's a very well-made piece. Happy images, wit, sweet story that unfolds. Wonderful!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Mariliis, for loving anything about this piece, and for your inspiring praise! ⁓ Richard

[alifeacoustic]

heartbreakingly sad tale of unrequited love and it's effects, intricately woven into a warning for us all. Flows wonderfully, effortlessly. Thank you for sharing this.

[Richard🖌]

You are most welcome, poet … and, I thank you gratefully for selecting and reading this piece, and for sharing your take and praise of it! ⁓ Richard

[Kelly Scheppers]

Cast aside, like the wrapper to a Hershey bar. Such a sad ending, Richard...

[Richard🖌]

Yes, it seems the candy inside he found was not as sweet as the wrapper made it look, but her candy was delicious, for as long as it lasted … LOL!
Yes, Kelly, sad, but true … thanks for the read and the words! ⁓ Richard

[Willard Wells]

Very sad of what appears to be missed love or bad timing. Nicely done. We have a finite time for love and it sounds like time was wasted here. Nicely done.

[Richard🖌]

How truly insightful and understanding your words are, Willard.
I am so very happy and sincerely appreciative you selected this piece to read and review for me, My Friend, and for the gracious compliments! ⁓ Richard