In shadows dim, he roams alone,
A boy-child lost, with no one's home.
Neglected soul, his spirit wanes,
In silent cries, his heart sustains.
His eyes, a void, reflect despair,
No love's embrace to gently share.
His body frail, a fragile frame,
Bears witness to the cruelest shame.
Hunger gnaws, a constant ache,
As empty bowls his presence make.
Threadbare clothes, a sorry sight,
Concealing wounds that hide from light.
Childhood dreams lie shattered now,
Replaced by fear and endless doubt.
No gentle touch, no soothing voice,
To guide his steps, to give him choice.
His spirit yearns for warmth and care,
A gentle hand to lift him there.
But fate has dealt a bitter blow,
Leaving him lost in endless woe.
In the recesses of his mind,
A flicker of hope he strives to find.
Though shadows dance and fears arise,
He dreams of love beneath the skies.
One day, perhaps, a beacon bright,
Will pierce the darkness, set him right.
A loving heart, a guiding hand,
To lead him from this barren land.
Until that day, he lingers on,
A boy-child lost, his spirit gone.
Neglected wounds, a heavy weight,
As hope and love evade his fate.