'No Such Thing As A Safe Haven' Poem by Linda Winchell

I have heard the State of Nevada
has a 'Safe Haven' law!
They however realized a huge mistake
when they didn't put an age limit, in it all!

The law allows a parent
to dropp off unwanted children, at their hospital doors.
Then the parent will not be held accountable
of what another State, would see as breaking law!

Parents were dropping off their children
that they couldn't seem to deal with, or want anymore!
Kids in their teens were packed up
and dropped off on Nevada's, Safe Haven doors!

Are we so desperate that we can throw away our blood?
Instead of standing with them through what their problems are?
and maybe just loving them and giving then a hug!

No such thing as, 'Safe Haven! '
if we can treat our children in this way!
A parent should understand their responsibility
instead of running and throwing their children all away!

'No deposit', 'No return', should be stamped
on the bottoms of what we bear!
So that when someone can't seem to deal with things
they now have to stand up and show the child they care!

Remember one day you my friend
will grow old and maybe be in need of help!
Now what will the State of Nevada do for you?
When your child disposes you, as you may have dealt?

If you don't want to have the challenges
that come with, parental territory!
Just remember there's such a thing as Birth Control!
And then you won't have to give Nevada
Your Safe Haven responsibilities!