Baby

she struggles in her arms
so small and yet so strong
her body twisting in a rage

her mom walks away
leaving her to care for this
small human being
she is so young herself
and has no idea what to do
with this wriggling bundle
of sadness
except hold on tight
and bounce around
holding her small head
to keep her from falling
backwards

at the ripe age of 10
she decides she will never
have children