Heart of Stone by Riya Ashish

 There was a boy, whose heart was made of stone,

And really, really cold;

But his story is yet to be told.

His name is Roy,

Oh, he was an ordinary boy….

Though there was one thing missing;

His heart was sinking

One sunny morning

While down the road he was walking…..

He saw an old beggar,

Who had some leather

He was sitting there yonder,

“Should I help him?” he wondered.

He decided to give the beggar some money

This to him was as soothing as honey.

He hurried down the road

As he had a train to board

But slowed down his pace

As he thought of the joy on the beggar’s face

That melted his heart

Like warm, sweet pineapple tarts.

He decided he should help

And pay more attention to yelps;

With that determination he went,

Helped his neighbor pay the rent

Did so many other things,

Like look for Ms. Maylie’s rings.

Ask me why??

You’ll soon find out. That’s not a lie!

But he was never the same

He was no more lame

His heart was now like a soft pillow

And love from his heart billowed.

There was a rumor in town,

Everyone had this thought profound

That stone hearted Roy

Was finally a loving boy!

As for Roy he was glad

As his heart was no longer sad

He finally found a remedy

That could cure anybody;

Whose heart was made of stone,

And really, really cold!

-by Riya Ashish, Class 7,OLSH