I want to tell you all a story! It’s about a little boy! He never knew the glory! About a life with fun or joy.
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He grew up as an orphan! With no mommy or a dad.
He never knew love or good fortune! Never happiness be had.
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His name was Terry Brown! All alone since his birth.
Yet he was known throughout town! To toil for what his worth.
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He never begged a day! He'd do odd jobs to earn his wage.
Before each meal he’d kneel and pray! Such a good boy for his age.
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His manners was profound! Yet he had no one to impress.
He was always to be found! In dirty shorts and a torn old vest.
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I saw him one day at the river! He was swimming as most boys like to do.
When he got out I could see him shiver! As his lips were turning blue
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I went and offered him my jacket! But he just blushed and looked away.
He told me he’s a big boy! And that he would be ok.
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I felt sorry for his mettle! Such a brave boy in every word.
I guess that it was settled! My help was just deterred.
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It was months past to that day! When I saw him once again.
It was a freezing night in May! With the forecast - heavy rain!
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He stood hiding in the dark! Yet I could...