baby world

you see them
out and about
the new moms
the new dads
with ashen faces
uncombed hair
and mismatched
clothes strapping
in the newborn
babies into cars
and strollers,
seats and swings.
straps and buckles
flying loose or tight.
bottles and binkies
rolling down
the streets
and sidewalks
just out of reach
of little pink
fingers and groaning
women and men.
helpless and needy
the newborns let you
know what's not right.
the second one
is always easier
or so i've heard.