mom, without malice,
cast upon chastity spell,
overprotecting
Timid Tracy never had a date,
Humbly yet she accepted her fate
Mom, so wise and adept,
Refuses to accept
Her dear daughter's virginity state
thoughtful advice from the wise often takes young in the right direction but at the wrong time
January 20, 2022
We never safeguard our progeny
by overprotecting our kids
The blankets that we spread
and fences we build
Imprison,
rather than defend
Ensuring weaker and hapless offspring
—inside a diminished and helpless world
(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2019)
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