The Child

From pillar to post, Some couples go, In trying to have, A child of their own! They go on pilgrimages, And they pray to God; They donate money, Expecting a child! They see horoscopes; They see the stars-position in the sky! They do repentance, To get a child! They see the best doctors, And undergo medical check-ups; Some go abroad For gift of child! Some seek the help of science, And try the latest advances; But only a few Manage to have a child! Some give up every hope And adopt a child; Some remain childless Until their death. God gives children to so many, And denies the same to some; Some foolishly abort, Invoking wrath of God! Some beat the child; Some enslave it; Some starve it long; Some neglect the child! God’s sends nature’s furies – Floods, quakes, famines, diseases, Destroying people Who kill children! Child – the gift of God; Child – a miracle; Child – the joy of mankind; Child – progeny of the human race! Child – the love of God; Child – mercy of God; Child – grace of God; Child – blessing of God! A child makes the family wholesome; A child ushers immense joy; A child makes life worth living for; A child is a divine toy! God gives a child with ease; Man drives it to disease; God makes a life anew; Man ends most lives but few! Why kill children? Why maim the tiny tots? Why abuse children? Why destroy lives, God-made? Copyright by Dr John Celes 5-18-2008