Charles Poem by Lauren Saari

The kids all rushed
to the park to play
Climbing on the play toy
on this beautiful day

The sun was shining
burning red hot
and all the kids were screaming
“Ready or not! ”

But one young lad
sat beneath a tree
covering his face
in his curled up knees

“What’s wrong? ” I asked
this poor little boy
“Were you not invited
to play on the toy? ”

“The kid’s don’t like me
they tease me a lot
This bear right here
He’s the only friend I got”

So I grabbed this boy
And I pulled him to his feet
“Don’t worry” I said
“You can play with me”

So then I ran off
with that new friend of mine
I’ll never forget
That very first time

That I met Charles
And Charles met me
For it was the start of a friendship
That has last eternity