That moment the mother would never forget
as she sat to recall the events.
Of that day she went to the shopping centre
with her lively young son.
A child who was determined to walk not ride
hard to keep by her side.
Much busier than when they’d been before
containment not an easy task.
Bought him new shoes would not take off
stress levels were rising.
Saw a dress could not resist putting it on
did not see any wrong.
But in a lapse of thought for a few seconds
never checked he was close.
Seeing how the dress fitted in the mirror
it was nice feeling good.
Realising he was not sitting on the chair
screaming ran out of there!
Shouting her son’s name drawing attention
staff and customers came.
Security were soon fulfilling an active role
organising a major search.
Talking to her for information and support
as the small lad was sought.
Police were brought in as there was no sign
dad came to be at hand.
Both parents comforting each other in shock
as minutes turned in to hours.
The crowded building cleared of passers-by
quiet hoping to hear even a cry!
Cameras showed he had wandered outside
nobody had seen him since.
Concern was mounting for his well-being
he was only five two days ago.
Reporters gathered hungry for any news
ready to write their views.
The light was fading as the temperature fell
everyone hoping he was well.
In the manager’s office they couldn’t leave
waiting holding onto hope.
A liaison officer there to keep them in touch
as it was becoming too much!
A police unit searched a nearby open park
happily found the lad asleep.
Safely within an enclosed children’s slide
sending for mum and dad.
Both elated and eager to hug their boy
relieved and filled with joy.
But realising how lucky to find him unharmed
how easy to be a different story!
Watching now tucked up in his racing car bed
he could have been lost.
Their problems were put into context that day
when their child went astray!
The Foureyed Poet.
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