They Said

too young, they said-
such a shame.
so much going for her
then the baby came.

just a child herself.
now, she'll drop out,
go on welfare-
not knowing what 
life's about.

she ruined her life
not using her head.
too young, 
unfit to be a mother-
that's just what 
they said.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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