The Urchin Boy Poem by Satyapriya Gupta

With sad tears in unfathomable eyes,
His life, methinks, is full of despise,
A young soul devoid of life's surprise,
The urchin boy walks on as he cries.

Little feet covered in dirt, sticky grime,
Step by step he continues his journey, prime,
Does he know about the upcoming thousand mile?
The urchin boy walks on with a scenic smile.

Harsh cruel word being his only abode,
Pokes at him as he takes the lonely road,
Hunger for knowledge, thirst for pride,
The urchin boy walks on the green path; wide.

Warmth from the sun, love showered by the cloud,
Compassionate mother nature leaves him awed, spellbound,
Simplicity and sublimity have him in its bouts,
The urchin boy walks on without any doubts.

Life is a gift, he is not aware,
'It is a curse', he says, 'Beware'.!
Doves larking in the sky with amusing dare,
The urchin boy walks with nothing to spare.

Poverty, an ogre; his friend for life,
The fervour to die seems a comprehensive lie,
Death only salvages the weak, convinces his vibe,
The urchin boy walks on now cheerfully fine.