About the Poem

I wrote this poem in the 1940's, when I was eight years old. Even then I realized the value of friendship. Although it is childish and short, it still means a great deal to me.

Lonely Little Boy

by Sammy Lane Sharp

I saw a lonely little boy,
walking down a railroad track
I didn't see a trace of joy
as I looked back
If I see him again,
I know what I'll do
Say, Hi there friend,
Let's play! me and you.

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32 Visitor Comments

natalie

I like that poem so much it is true about life

jessyka

Hey HEY i love you peom very cool i like it so much see ya Jessica

Linda

such a sweet thought for an 8yr. old

adriana

i think that was realy good

shelby

this is something that I can really relate to from being a little boy in school

tupac

hektik lol its alright mann

jess

I LUVED THIS POEM

Katy

it was very touching! i loved it

Raesheania

That was nice

Shannetta

This poem is really sweet. No matter what the person is sad about, you should always try and put a smile on their face.

stefanie

i liked that poem its good

John

It's cute, recalls memories .

armando

that poem was alsome i liked it alot im happy that i found this poem

jennier

i think this is a good poem telling what to say if you see someone like that littel boy

LARRY

THIS POEM REALLY TUCHED ME FOR I AM YOUR AGE KNOW AND I COULD NOT HAVE THE THE SAME POWER AS YOU DID YOU ARE MY FAVOURITE POET FOR IT TUCHED ME SO MUCH

Savanna

This poem shows all of us that there is something that we can do for the world. That we need to open up and love the world. Even if we don't know them. There's too much hate. This poem tells us that we need to love and be friends to everyone.

jessica

This poem was very nice. I really liked it.

Joshua

Short, sweet beautiful---I will share this with grandchildren who will get the meaning and hopefully ask a new friend to play.

mandy

i still cannot believe that someone could write such a beautiful poem at 8 years old . its incredibal you have touched so many people in such a few words thats what poetry is all about! thank you for sharing this with us no matter how old the poem is!

devangi

a short sweet poem tellin us 2 never miss a chance 2 make anew friend in life

Kaitlin

i think this poem is wonderful it is very touching in the few words and it says so much in few words. i would give it a 10. (10 being the best) it speaks in ways other poems cant that are pages long. sometimes the best poems that have little to no words say and mean the most. thank you to how wrote this even if it was years ago.

LISSEY

I LOVE! ITS ADORABLE I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU COULD WRITE LIKE THAT AT 8!

Michelle

This poem is pretty good. I love that someone would stop to say hello that's great.

Matt

This is a poem i can relate to. I like it.

adam

it wa a good poem cause you show feelings for everyone else

this is a gr-8 poem i just would like to say thank you for wrighting such deep poems that really catch my intrest

lisa

i really liked this poem. please keep up the good work!

CAYLA

I really like this poem.It shows how you needs to say "hi" or "hows its going" cause you miht never get a chance to say it again and you might not got to know someone that could be a really good friend!

Darice

I like this poem keep up the great work

aaisha

this lil'n short poem..sad it all about..basic friendship.which is not at all selfish..but is where ppl wanna have fun, be happy and share the joy!

Kelly

As I was looking for a poem for my little 8 year old's birthday to give him, I ran accross this poem and was very impressed. This is well spoken for an eight year old. My little boy also likes poetry and I am making a birthday card for him with a poem on it. Thank you for sharing your poem.

SuNnI

heY!~ cooL peOm eveN thu IT waS kiLLa shoR aNd u WroTe iT wheN u weRe kiLla liL.. (~_~)

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