Mothers And Fathers Poem by Shane Dickie

Men build great monuments,
They create great works of art,
They contemplate great feats and write
Wonderful works of literature.

Men prepare boys to become men themselves.
But for all this, men cannot bear children.

Mothers are the social networks of society.
They are the peacemakers and the arbiters,
The homemakers and the healers,
They are often children's first source of
Friendship that is coupled with father's strength,
Guidance and morality.

With this dual sharing of loving duties,
Children can navigate the often turbulent
Seas of life from womb to tomb.