Baby Waste

A life conceived, a human be,

within the womb, but not a life?

Development proceeds, nine months to term,

then once born, develops more.

Unwanted life a fetus be,

termination, when one can't see.

Selfishness proclaims false rights,

discard mistakes as though just waste.

Life when loved a baby be,

loving fully when one can see.

Selflessness proclaims no rights,

responsibility in love foretaste.

Convenience now, the guilt will come,

when little thought beyond oneself.

Ever shameful always thinking,

of the life that was snuffed out.

Joys abundant, Love abounds,

when love prevails and gives of self.

Never shameful always loving,

of the life from womb birthed out.

- Roger W Hancock