Poetry

Cannot Love Prevail?

Sadness at the border

I wish I could believe That there would be A happy ending For that little boy.

They found him wandering Alone, afraid Tears streaming down his cheeks As the Border Patrol approached.

What happens now? Clearly he is here illegally, But where are his parents? Did they abandon him?

What will happen now To that scared little boy? He’s only ten! Is there no mercy?

Can’t we let him stay? Find a home that will care for him? Feed him and comfort him Shower him with love?

But what about his parents? Where are they? Did they send him here alone? Or did they come too?

Is this a matter for the law? Or should it be handled By the human heart? Cannot love prevail?

© 2021 by Bob Jasper. All rights reserved.

This poem was inspired by a true story and by the weekly prompt “Happy Ending” posted in Spiritual Tree by Simran Kankas. Thank you, Simran, for the inspiration and nudge. The prompt and the poem that inspired it can be found at

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