Nadya Suleman’s Kids

Sometimes I wake at night
worrying about Nadya Suleman’s kids

fourteen mouths to feed
twenty eight hands to wipe

children who must be clothed
and held, sung to and scolded
when necessary  

while she reveals her breast

to make this month’s rent.

I could send her $100
but from what I hear she will use it

to cut her hair
leaving the important work
of her children for others to support.

Social Services say the kids are fine
not to worry she’s getting the job done
but I worry they will be put out in the street

like vermin they will scatter everywhere
hiding in sewers and abandoned buildings
with little hands begging for food.

Some say she should put her litter
up for adoption like yellow labs
valued souvenirs for the barren.

Seems there are no solutions for the problem

faced by Nadya Suleman
and all her children,
and in the quiet of the night  

I say a prayer that they will be safe

maybe there can be a telethon

so people can sponser each child

sending in monthly payments

receiving monthly letters
to make sure the job is done.