ALONE

She walked alone, the long, long path

Frail and aged, never looked for support

A young boy smiling broadly joined her

Held her hand in a tight grip with warmth

I will walk with you, would love to, said he

Together they laughed and talked all along

Piled scattered shells, on their way, he kicked

She pointed to a few shells, asking him to pick

Keep them safe, they, real diamonds, said she

Soon the boy’s hand filled, and he stopped

Laughing, he said, now I won’t walk, and away he ran

The lady stood smiling watching him run, said 

Did you think, I needed your support, my baby?

I made you identify, the diamonds you kicked

My job is over, and I will walk alone again until

I meet some other one like you in need of help.