Bosnian Proverb
"Infants drink milk"
From the hands and breasts of their mothers
When such small bottles are called our babies.
"Children drink blood"
From the wrists and necks of their fathers
As these vials struggle to be men and ladies.
Copyright © Leon Stacey | Year Posted 2009
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