A Town Like Alice Poem by Paul Warren

A town like Alice

Domestic Violence rates that mean
Children roam in gangs becoming mean
They are untouchable by the law
Racking up court appearances by the score

People are unsafe in their homes
Whilst these gangs assault and steal during their lawless roam
One two month old baby held close
Receiving a fractured skull for which we weep the most

This offender with 300 court appearances
Has been bailed 33 times with no adherence
Breaking into houses is his way
What penalty for this crime would make him sway?

How do we stop this anarchy
It's Australia's shame the world can see
The police seem to have their hands tied
Nevil Shute's A town like Alice had died!

© Paul Warren Poetry