Innocence Lost

A sad reflection on today's society,
that doesn't seem to receive much notoriety.

A broken home, who's parents consist,
of a drug addicted Father, and a Mother who is missed.

Each parent cannot wait,
until it's the other's turn to tend "the mistakes."

These poor children, left to run,
get into trouble, and consider it fun.

It's not my fault, these parents claim.
The children are the ones to blame.

How can these children learn on their own?
When they have no place to really call home.

One week with Mom, the next with Dad.
Their once innocent eyes, now angry and mad.

Mom's never home, she always works.
Dad doesn't care, his presence just lurks.

These poor children, their innocence lost.
Because of selfish parents, they pay the cost.

What will tomorrow hold for these children
who are crushed?
By selfish parents who's responsibility is hushed.

Guns in schools? Kids killing kids?
An innocent girl, selling herself for the highest bids?

Grow up parents!  Show your children love and care,
or the next child killed may be YOUR cross to bear.

(C) 7-14-01
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