Little Boy

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Warning: implied war and death

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Oh, my sweet little boy...

Please stay inside,
Avoid the fallen debris and ghastly fumes;
Avert your eyes from all the people,
Who have met their unfortunate doom.

Oh, my kind little boy...

Please eat and drink,
They are all really yummy;
So eat, I know you're hungry,
I can hear the rumbling of your tummy.

Oh, my strong little boy...

Please don't be sad,
Wipe away the tears;
Peace'll come, mommy knows it will,
A day where we can walk without any fear.

Oh, my brave little boy...

Please don't be afraid,
I'm not leaving nor going away;
So just close your eyes and rest,
I'll be here for another day.

Oh, my dear little boy...

Please say something,
Don't leave me too!
I have no else but you.

Please little boy...

Open your eyes,
Don't make your old mother cry...

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