Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

When I Grow Up

When I grow up, I want to be
   President of my country
Or maybe I'll be a public defender
   To fight injustice, and predatory lenders

Perhaps a doctor without borders I'll be
   Saving lives of poor people for free
I might even become an urban engineer
   Designing safe cities to live in, without any fear

Of course, I haven't yet mentioned becoming wealthy
   Or devoting my life to staying fit and healthy
But of all the choices ever presented to me
   "Parent" has never been in any of the categories

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Caren Krutsinger July 20, 2019 at 1:45 AM It is hilarious because "parent" is something that pops up and does not take a mere eighteen years. It takes the REST of our lives. No one understands this at the time. Ha! Gershon Wolf July 20, 2019 at 10:21 PM True, parenting takes the rest of our lives, but don't you think some preparation for something so important is in order?! :) gw

Pat Adams July 19, 2019 at 8:18 AM Yeah, that one can take you by surprise for sure. Somebody has to take care of the predatory lenders ...........80) Gershon Wolf July 19, 2019 at 2:16 PM ---Not to mention the sexual predators... Thanks for the view and the viewpoint, Pat! :) gw