He's Just a Little Boy

He stands at the plate with his heart pounding fast; 

The bases are loaded; the die has been cast. 

Mom and Dad cannot help him; he stands all alone. 

A hit at this moment would send the team home. 

The ball nears the plate; he swings and he misses. 

There's a groan from the crowd, with some boos and hisses. 

A thoughtless voice cries, "Strike out the bum!"

Tears fill his eyes; the game's no longer fun. 

Remember - he's just a boy who stands all alone.

So open your heart and give him a break.

For it's moments like this a man you can make.

Keep this in mind when you hear someone forget:

He's just a little boy, not a man yet. 

 ~Author Unknown


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