Just a little boy

Seems like we all have a common thread, besides CC. Came across this in an old book and thought some of you would appreciate it, especially with spring right around the corner..

               Just A Little Boy


           He stands at the plate, with heart pounding fast.
           The bases are loaded, the die has been cast.
           Mom and Dad cannot help him; He stands all alone.
           A hit at this moment would send the team home.
           The ball nears the plate, he swings and he misses.
           There�s a groan from the crowd with some boos and some hisses.
           A thoughtless voice cries, �Strike out the bum�.
           Tears fill his eyes, the games no longer fun.
           Remember, he�s just a little boy who stands all alone.
           So, open your heart and give him a break,
           For it�s moments like this a man you can make.
           Keep this in mind when you hear someone forget,
           He�s just a little boy�.
           And not a man yet.

Thats one of lifes lessons we all go through and it molds you into the man you are today, and there's nothing more important on this earth than your children

I teared up..............

Wow...great story. Thank you.