Little One (poem) by Chip Bergeron on AuthorsDen

Little One
by Chip Bergeron → (All Poetry by Chip Bergeron)
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A boy, estimated to be between 4 and 6 years old, was found dead under "suspicious circumstances" by the road in a wooded area about 10 miles from my hometown. The photo is a computer generated likeness. Some things are painful and hard to understansd...

LITTLE ONE Who, little one, are you? Name, And from whence do you come? Why are you lying lifeless In the woods, near the road? They say your eyes were blue. What unimaginable horror Filled them in those moments Before they were shut forever? Did you come from a loving home? Or was it always a struggle? No dad And mom fighting her own demons. Did you have a teddy bear to cuddle? Were you just out wandering And lost your way like boys do? Or were you pushed out of a car, Abandoned, discarded uncaring? Were you even alive, or had your soul Left your body already, and so You never knew how cold, how lonely It was out there, all on your own.. Rest now, little one, be peaceful. You are beyond whatever evil Spat you out, made you a sacrifice, Valued you so damned thoughtlessly. Where you are now is total love, And boys like you can spend their Days as little boys always should: Safe, cared for and protected. -May 16, 2011 Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Regis Schilken

Reviewed on July 31, 2011

Very nicely written, Chip.
rege schilken

Reviewed by Marissa Couchon

Reviewed on July 25, 2011

Heart wrenchingly sad. I can not understand how someone could ever hurt a child. Unfortunately it happens all too often.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on June 9, 2011

A compelling and meaningful write, Chip. Sadly, this is an all too common theme in this life/world. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on May 18, 2011

Somehow, somewhere, this will be resolved. And I hope painfully. Patrick

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on May 16, 2011

This terrible crime wrenches the gut and tears
at the heart..innocence betrayed and lost,
most likely murdered.
Thank you, Chip, for sharing.

John

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Powerful and probing write, Chip.
It is ultimately heart breaking that such things happen in the world.
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Stephen Cherring

I would like to vollunteer to join the hunt!! to tell the truth, it's put me right off my day. But then.. I still have a day to use..Unlike that poor mite.
Well written Chip.

Reviewed by Richard King

Chip, I don't have much to say about this one... seems like you about said it all. It�s truly sad, I hope they find the culprits and make them pay dearly....

Thanks Dick