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A Wayward Lad

A wayward lad, Jed's fate to be Spots trouble with cold-blooded eye For right from wrong he does not see It's funny you should ask me why... Jed's parents of a pedigree They bought their son the finest things Two doctors of neurology A nanny hired, their jobs had wings So at age eight, he hit a friend He used cuss words ere he was nine Jed stole a bike when he was ten By then he smoked, and guzzled wine No mystery, this Jed to me When Mom and Dad, he'd never see ~ Iambic Tetrameter ~

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Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 2/4/2021 9:44:00 AM

You have highlighted the importance of parents' presence and time in the child's overall well being. So well penned Sonnet Gershon. God bless. ~ Ani

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/4/2021 6:07:00 PM

I like what you've called me here, Ani -- 'Sonnet Gershon.' Great nickname, if I can steal it from you... Thank you so much. ~ S.G.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/3/2021 7:28:00 PM

Hello Gershon … this is another great limerick Gershon with the topic being spot on with a few children. Money solves nothing once a child goes feral- thanks again Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/3/2021 7:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, Lindsay... And, btw, how much do I owe you for all the generous comments tonight, plus the inspiration for 'Utopias of the Young?' Name your price, pal. ~ As long as I can pay in 'Kangaroo Currency,' Jumpy gw

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/3/2021 2:09:00 AM

A shame his parents weren't there for him when he needed them most. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/2/2021 7:29:00 PM

Truly some of the smartest parents can have a spoiled child.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/2/2021 7:28:00 PM

Some people do not see that neglect is abuse, too. Children need their parents' presence in their lives more than material things. A well crafted sonnet, Gershon.