Candy Treat!

the little baby boy sat on the floor
legs crossed, arms open, a smile on his face like the morning sky
with eagerness so profound, he snatches the treats poured at him
his reality far away from the blissful sweetness it offers
gathers all, all that his tiny self could manage
weak from the lack of sleep, nutrition not knows of..
the body a twisted cage of bones over bones, the snap and crackle unpleasant to the ears
a reality, a hollow soul, not willing to acknowledge its purpose
.....
the eyes, a tender blue, so tender it might shatter at the slight blink
an image you wish to remember forever, hold it in your space, like something 'Divine'
an artist's very wish to proclaim a dying emotion
he tears his head away from the sweet, looks up, at you, at you
you hold the gaze, till it hurts the eye, trying not to blink, for you may lose the thread
a smile, so gradual, it looks almost perfect to capture
twinkle in the eyes, sweetness is the smile....
.....
twenty years down the line
all that remains is what you choose for to remain...
what remains, is what matters, and what matters is alas what remains
the child, no more a child, still lingers at the candy shop
walks in, buys a 'Treat'...holds it..
tears fill his eyes...
we do not know what may have occured
all we know is...candy treat..sweet as may be...feels bitter tonight!