He
was lost
was cast out
ignored and forgotten
by a family that would only remember
when they could take advantage

He
knew no warmth
knew no home
isolated in the cold
away from the last trails of hope
not even shivering as he had used to

He
had a kind heart
had the love of a protector
fought battles to keep others safe
while not one eye lingered to notice
he was slipping away
...