A beggar's plea

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I saw that boy yet again

sitting by the stairs near the street

his little hand raised infront of me

his clothes tattered

his feet with no slippers

his future bleak and beyond my reach

What can I do for you dear boy?

I cannot give you work with which to eat

Neither can I send you to school

for my pay is just enough to meet my needs

What can I do for you dear boy?

Can I give you a kiss and a hug

Can I make you feel someone noticed you

and that someone prays you find your way?

What would you rather that I do?

What would I prefer I do for you?

No, today I have no bread

No, today I care for you more to give you a few coins of mine

I am so sorry little boy

for today I plan to give you dignity

and things like that can't even buy you

a single piece of bread

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One Response to “A beggar’s plea”

who says:

November 12, 2008 at 2:04 pm

See maybe I cant spell to good or know some big words like u but I know that little boy is u :*( (((((HUGS))))))) ya like my edu ma cation

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