Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Family Planning

In China, they’re delighted
For the government just said
They could have a second child – 
The old policy is dead.

Though there must be celebration,
There is silence there instead.
Streets are practically deserted – 
All the Chinese are in bed!

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Robert Johnson January 11, 2014 at 5:24 PM Or in the car or in the park. I don't think it matter's if it's dark. Some call it sex.some it might perplex. But the ban's been lifted, there's no more hex. Peace. :)

Connie Marcum Wong December 28, 2013 at 5:45 PM There is nothing like a child to bless a house, of either sex. I can't imagine how Americans would feel about being limited to one child. I enjoyed your poem Iilene.

Harry Horsman December 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM Oh this is so clever ilene, just love your sense of humour,,,happy new year to you...

Peter Dome December 28, 2013 at 9:51 AM Ha ha. I heard that too. A very funny clever poem. Sadly though, baby girls, are often abandoned, and unwanted. take care. Pete.