The Desolate Boy

Having distorted face
the lad was shriveled up
From inner side.
Neither he was experienced with
friendship nor merry-making ride.

One day the lad entered
in a lonely garden,
Stealthily, silently.
He found nobody,
started to pick up apples confidently.

He didn't know
a man was standing behind a tree,
Observing the lad.
The man was the owner
and became very glad.

Suddenly the lad noticed him,
startled, hesitated
and thinking to escape.
But the man politely
asked the boy not to hesitate.

Having assured the lad stopped
and noticed the man,
having with one amputated leg.
His consciousness made him aware,
he was not a social dreg.