By a kitten's innocence,
A boy was fascinated.
"She hasn't met the world,"
The boy said.
"Have you met the world?"
Asked his brother.
"I know of killers and thieves,"
Was the boy's answer.
Not of sights, adventures,
Of love, life and its secrets.
By the world's cruelty,
A boy was disenchanted.
Inspired by an exchange I witnessed. Nonverbatim.