A town like Alice

Domestic Violence rates that mean Children roam in gangs becoming mean They are untouchable by the law Racking up court appearances by the score People are unsafe in their homes Whilst these gangs assault and steal during their lawless roam One two month old baby held close Receiving a fractured skull for which we weep the most This offender with 300 court appearances Has been bailed 33 times with no adherence Breaking into houses is his way What penalty for this crime would make him sway? How do we stop this anarchy It’s Australia’s shame the world can see The police seem to have their hands tied Nevil Shute’s A town like Alice had died! © Paul Warren Poetry