Way back in the olden days
They treat it as a crime
To have a child out of wedlock
You'd surely do the time
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.. Lisa, you deserve 10 points just for the title itself and another 10 for the poem! I love the harmony this title has with your poetic words. Judgemental, fault-finding and discriminating people still exist, around each corner, but acceptance of the once-dubbed-taboo is much more prevalent in today's world. Deanna ..
Amen to that, yes back then you did get in trouble for having a baby out of wedlock, now baby are having babys and nothing is getting don e about that.
Lisa, if I could I would give 1000 for this rare and sensitive piece. In my other hobby we sponsor a charity called T.R.E.E.S. who look after mentally disabled people. Over the years I have made friends with quite a few of these people. So I know first hand what your poem is aimed at. It is beautifully worded and I hope that a lot of people read it and get the message it conveys. I may only be able to give it 10, but deserves more. Thanks you for sharing it my friend. David