Unplanned Parenthood
The baby came out
He was an old man
The parents were shocked
This wasn't the plan
Crestfallen were they
What could they do? --
No one to complain to
No one to sue
So they decided to laugh
Why, it might all be for the best!
Maybe their old baby
Would soon leave the nest
And even get younger
As time went by --
Else take a few breaths
Turn over, and cry ...
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