he didn't cry when they found him on the doorstep
or complain when love was interchanged for goods
he was fed and he was guarded
never hungry, always safe
he was cared for, he was sorted
growing bigger day by day
he was given all he needed
but was never in demand
surely he was not mistreated
just required once to stand
on his own feet and be leaving
to a life of mad success
and remember to be speaking
of their kindness in excess
he didn't cry when he was hugging them farewell
he kissed goodbye and he was surely never missed
and in his life
before and after
he had a single sad regret
he wished his mother and his father
had never
ever
met
