Unsung Lullaby
Today, the suction method is used
A method some consider crude
Or even cruel, but it is excused
Because nothing is taboo
The practice goes back to ancient times
Where some cultures considered it a crime
Pennyroyal, soapwort, and sage
Were often used to disengage
And to bring to an abrupt end
That which cannot fend
Precious lives ending too soon
Before they can be sung a lullaby
Violently expelled from the womb
Before they can even cry
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a
Premium Membership.
