“There was a time when I was alone.”
In a way, a lost boy can feel like a misfit, such as in Rudolph and the Island of Misfit Toys, and a sense that we don’t belong in a certain place. That place could be school, home, a job, or even some type of functional gathering. A lost boy can feel self-conscious when others stare and whisper of how they act, dress, speak, or stand. It can cause depression, or even a sense of not wanting to leave home.
“He came to me with the sweetest smile, told me he wanted to talk for a while.”
When that lost boy is with a person, group, or anything inspiring them to smile, they feel safe, warm, happy, and normal. They can be goofy, serious about what they love, and can be themselves. However, it's hard to find that niche of being wanted, and to be open about themselves.
““Run, run, lost boy,” they say to me away from all of reality.”
A lost boy is anyone that will or won’t show that emotion of wanting to run away. I believe a lost boy is someone who will work hard in what they want to achieve that will lead them somewhere that could be like Neverland. That could going to college, finding a great job, moving somewhere new, or anywhere where one feels supported.
"He sprinkled me in pixie dust and told me to believe. Believe in him and believe in me."
Being supported or being loved is what one would like to have in their life. If there isn't support, then how is one suppose to feel if they do something great? Being at Neverland to them would feel like a party to them because they have that encouragement and is inspired to continue in what they love to do for who they are.
"Neverland, I love you so, You are now my home sweet home. Forever a lost boy at last."
If you are a lost boy - don't be discouraged or feel unwanted. You will always be wanted, even though you may not know it yet, or feel like it. When the time comes, you will see how those around you affected you in a way to become the person you are now, especially the ones that may have hurt you in any way. Think about it, if you have been through hell and back, then you are unstoppable. Right?
For those who are different and weird-like, heck, let people judge you. You're the one who is going to have more fun anyways. Just be yourself, and know they are plenty of others like you out there in the world. And if you are insecure about yourself, don't be. Someone will see through you and know that you are an amazing, talented person - I guarantee it.
"Peter Pan, that's what they call me. I promise you'll never feel lonely."
