Just a Little Boy…

He stands at the plate with his heart pounding fast.

The bases are loaded; the die has been cast.

Mom or dad cannot help him; he stands alone.

A hit at this moment would send the team home.

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

There’s a groan from the crowd; with some boos and some hisses.

A thoughtless voice cries: “Strike out the bum!”

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

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 and not a man yet.