Drastic Measures Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Drastic measures taken,
Most of the time...
Produces the desired result.

If I knew I had to instill discipline,
Within the minds of 'my' children.
And all else I have tried has failed.
Contemplating in hesitation,
I simply could not do.
An immediate solution is needed.
And with a quickness this should be heeded.

Delay advocates an acceptance further disrespected.
This suggests it is okay,
To continue to ignore with increased child's play.

IF I knew I had to instill discipline,
Within the minds of 'my' children.
I would have them quarantined,
Without their 'toys'.
To show them and myself,
Just how serious their diseased behavior...
Infects.
And what this means.

And...
They would not be released,
Until the demons from them cease.
With a passing of my 'Show Me Your Gratefulness Test'...
AFTER an obstacle course,
The Marine Corp developed for children who are pests...
Has silent their mouths.
And they have begun to digest and comprehended,
Whose rules under my roof...
Will be given the utmost attention.

This,
If I should mention...
Would save tax payers millions paid,
To rehabilitate any child of mine requiring discipline.

Drastic measures taken,
Most of the time...
Produces the desired result.
And...
Establishes a peace of mind!

However,
In these times we live where decadence thrives...
As a marketing device to divide and entice,
Drastic measures confines those to 'rights'.
With amendments and laws outdated,
And much flawed.