Team Ahimsa Blog Relay, Various Contests

There are crooks at every corner
In different costumes
Crooks disguised as saints, as saviour
Crooks disguised as brides or grooms.

There are crooks disguised as advisors
to help and guide others
But the worst crooks of all
Are those disguised as fathers or mothers.

These are the crooks who have children
for their own selfish reason
Not because they want and love a child
You know -- that's worse than treason.

To hold the marriage together
or because society does expect it
And then, when the child is born
They quite near to reject it.

They resent the imposition
of this little soul, upon their time
They grumble and complain
They're losing out on their prime.

They could've had a career
They could've done this or that
they could've changed the world
But for this brat to be babysat.

The child grows up carrying the guilt
"I shouldn't exist!"
And that voice in the head
Through life does persist.

It affects whatever the person does
Each job, each relationship
It tells on health and happiness
It ruins many a friendship.

Those crooks disguised as parents
Steal a lot more than gold
They steal the life of another person
And of many more untold.

Please, before you conceive a life
Think - are you ready to commit?
It's a big responsibility
Don't take it if you're unfit!

The damage done then
Is tragic beyond measure
When you're a neglectful parent
You've stolen a lot more than treasure.