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The Abandoned Child
Each day
At dawn
The Abandoned Child
Lies down under the old
Willow tree
Closes his blue eyes &
Waits for Sun at its zenith
When the crickets of high noon
Defeat all sorrows & cry
Tree sussurates
'Sleep my little one'
With a promise to fulfill
His biggest dream
Tomorrow.

© Ashish Oberoi
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