Priceless Children Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Priceless generations of children are born to unwed
parents, predicting their futures to the world.
Used as pawns in games of deceit, lies from mothers
mouths tell the story of their actual abuse.
Little babies being hit and abused for what comes
natural - putting their fingers in their mouths.
Why? Because mothers are only children themselves,
with no instincts of motherhood as yet - they are
much too young.
Give fathers their rightful duties - they are far
better equipped to raise their children with love
and gently disposed discipline.
No time for abuse, because they are enjoying their
times with little ones they've helped to create.
Children's futures lie in the hands of their fathers,
little lives growing with respect, dignity and self-
esteem.
That's what's missing in so many children's lives -
yet courts continue giving custody to unfit mothers
who have themselves experienced no love from a father.
Look at our world with honest eyes and you can see
that the results of fatherless homes are gangs.