Seen: a number of teenage girls with prams.
I assumed a lack of contraception;
Logical – proof pushed by these little lambs,
Though possibly this was with intention….
An observation needs an answer why:
Family poverty, but no place to go?
No roof, no future, it’s not worth a try;
Then a child upon whom love she could bestow.
I must admit this is speculation;
So provide your own answer to these deeds.
This Economy provides no option:
There’s no ‘to each according to their needs’.
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Doggerel Dave (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Evolved from a conversation at a previous pin. (Concerning Some ‘C’ Words). Further speculation: In a very limited way, they are lucky – they have support from a family of perhaps limited vision and limited resources. But how does it work out for young kids in really dysfunctional families with nowhere to go? Even further, all offspring should have the chance to leave the parental home and become autonomous individuals in their own right, and it just ain’t happening.
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Should half of pram occupants answer to Earnest it would be an interesting several decades following.
Come on Rik - there are more important speculations with respect to their fates several decades following...
You may be right thee Dave, you may be right!
Your point is well taken. My thought is that we really don't understand the overwhelming responsibility of bringing a human being into this world. If we truly did, there may be far fewer of us. Every human life deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential. It seems we have a long way to go. Keep us thinking dear poet, with your insightful writes!
You certainly see where I’m coming from, Bella. That’s a relief, because I wonder if at times I live too much in my head to the exclusion of other’s understanding.
You’ve also opened up a whole new topic in the mention of the responsibilities involved in parenting. Terrifying, and I cannot but feel that far too few people have the skills and resources to do it properly.
I always await your comments hopefully and welcome them with gratitude.
the solution to this most intriguing and otherwise profound anomaly is far from easy and is likely way beyond me .. but I am indeed working on it sir ..
Thanks for that, Nev. Should you get anywhere, would it be too much to suggest I'd like to hear of the result?
Have to admit I had to look up what a pram is. Then it all made sense and I agree. In todays society of fatherless homes there are few other options. A sad commentary.
Oh dear - cultural clash again (LOL). 'Prams' I thought was universal... Few other options when a roof over one's head is unaffordable for so many, as is education and the chance of a decent future. Thanks for the call, Soren.
I get what you are saying, and I agree. Nice work as always. DD
Thanks PV.
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