The Price of Children by Ronald Lauderbach

Ronald Lauderbach says he writes poetry to celebrate life and because he likes to play with language. A retired high school English and journalism teacher (he also coached Pony League, for 12- and 13-year-olds), he tries to follow the advice he gave his students: “If you write poetry that moves you, it will move others.” Ron lives in San Diego, California.

Jancan:
Delightful and precious--like the curious child
Posted 01/26/2022 12:42 AM

Lori Levy:
Great ending.
Posted 01/25/2022 01:27 PM

Michael:
A total delight!!
Posted 01/25/2022 01:10 PM

paradea:
Love it!!!
Posted 01/25/2022 11:41 AM

KinVT:
Perfection. Captures both the sweetness & the sometimes heart-wrenching challenges of being a parent.
Posted 01/25/2022 09:58 AM

cork:
There was a large increase between the costs of our first child and our tenth.
Posted 01/25/2022 09:07 AM

PAW:
How cute. Needed to smile. Out of the mouth of babes that happens so often. I could relate. Thx
Posted 01/25/2022 07:27 AM

Rob:
Touching and witty both!
Posted 01/25/2022 06:22 AM

Sharon Waller Knutson:
I love this wise funny poem and how it shows how children don't miss a thing. The punch line was perfect.
Posted 01/25/2022 05:17 AM