baby

Would you
willingly become
24-hour watchdog
to a helpless need machine?

With but one helper
In exchange for which
You never again make love
with any new friend
any old friend
anyone but
this
one
helper

Should you
fail to restrict your love
One helper
becomes none

Mostly...
You face the truth
that no apology to a child
will ever suffice
for bringing them
into
this
world