Me And This Kid Poem by Paul Buttigieg

I pulled into the river bank
A little kid was running around
No parent anywhere
So I didn't make a sound

I scanned the bank for some clues
As to why this kid was alone
Couldn't see an adult anywhere
He appeared far away from home

Why I thought could a kid this young
Be wandering without Mum or Dad
Has a tragedy left him an orphan?
Will the answer be that sad?

I approached the kid slowly
And offered him some food
He would not come near me
Boy he had a mood

I am just trying to help you mate
I said in soft tone
Then as I got really close to him
Someone rang my phone

Are you at the river bank mate?
The untimely caller said
And delivered the horrific news
To me
That the kid's parents were dead

Shocked saddened and with a tear
A large lump in my throat
I knew then I had to save this kid
This beautiful little goat

Copyright Paolo 2017-11-12