There is a boy I had once known<\/p>\n
Who was always quiet and always alone<\/p>\n
He never had friends and never would talk<\/p>\n
He always kept his head down when he would walk<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
I never spoke to him or tried to be his friend<\/p>\n
But I somehow knew he had scars to mend<\/p>\n
So maybe “known” is not the word that should be used<\/p>\n
Because “knowing” and “know of” must not be confused<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Sometimes I wonder about him even though it’s been years<\/p>\n
What was the reason behind his unshed tears<\/p>\n
Why was it that he always seemed down<\/p>\n
What was the cause of his constant frown<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Years later I wish I had at least flashed him a smile<\/p>\n
Or even offered him a simple ” hello” once in a while<\/p>\n
Too dumb and stupid I was back then<\/p>\n
The naivity that comes from being a grade 10<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
So to the boy who always covered his face<\/p>\n
Just know I wish that I had given you just one embrace<\/p>\n
You are still thought about to this day<\/p>\n
And wherever you are, I hope you are okay<\/p>\n
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