Our Little Boy Blue

LITTLE BOY BLUE

Written by his expectant mother Stefani on the day his referral was accepted. References are made to his growth report written by his concerned SWI caregivers:

“When Ling first came to our SWI at 15 months old, he was quite dissocial. He usually walked by himself and had no interest in toys. He would find the leaf or a small feather on the floor and play with those instead for a very long time. He could play with a 10cm feather for hours. He liked sitting and lying alone. Because of this, we paid more attention to him, and made special food plans for him to strengthen his nutrition. We gave him therapy and tried to direct him consciously, letting him play with other children and we prevented him from infantile autism.”

Little Boy Blue
Come blow your horn
There’s a story to tell you
Of how your family was born.

It started...

Little Boy Sad
So much to mourn
Frightened and hungry
Grieved and forlorn

Little Boy Lost
Confused and withdrawn
No Mama, no Baba
No place to belong

Little Boy Lonely
Isolated, undefended
Small leaves and soft feathers
Forlornly befriended

Little Boy Tentative
So much long unspoken
Timidly voicing your wants
The silence now broken

Little Boy Brave
Once again filled with hope
That others would help you
They’d reach you, you’d cope

Little Boy Smiling
The solitude ends
Finally, joining the circle
Of welcoming friends

Little Boy Found
Yes, yes, it is true!
A family is ready
To welcome just you

Little Boy Chosen
Precious YOU are the one
Proud parents announce
“You’re forever our son!”

Little Boy Loved
With a passion extreme
Until they arrive
Dream, baby boy, dream.