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Suffer the Little Children

Just an opinion, not a judgment: 

The choice is ours, not theirs
Babies do not ask to be born
Thus the most critical decision
that any of us ever make
is whether or not to bring:
a child into this world...

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Kim Van Breda

Date: 5/12/2015 2:52:00 PM

Hi Tim This was great. Yes... an opinion not a judgment but so well put. I stand on your ground of belief. As always, children are the innocent victims of adult mistakes.. even from conception. The Bible is clear on the choice we need to make in this regard. I'm back on the soup after many moons of solitary writing :)

Tim Ryerson
Date: 5/12/2015 3:32:00 PM

Welcome back my friend! Fixin to go check out your poems right now...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/6/2015 11:12:00 AM

a truism we often overlook, tim... this is a compassionate , reflective write that i can deeply relate to... wonderfully scribed!.. how are you?.. huggs

Kp Nunez

Date: 5/4/2015 9:37:00 AM

A deeply introspective poem, an intelligent write. You have touched on a universal yet often forgotten aspect of man's existence. Yes, if we can decide to act in such a way that procreation follows, then all other reactions after the news has been announced to confirm the obvious should be dedicated towards nurturing...all other concerns should fade in the background. A 7. Kim :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/4/2015 5:19:00 AM

One of my favourite bible verses..I can so relate to your poem.Getting a child in the world is not their choice..So if We get a child,lets make it right..and give them all the love and dreams We own.Excellent post Tim.Enjoy your day off :.)and tnks for stoppin by .