"Children versus The Population" 
a poem by Signe Johannes, 
based upon Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal.

In 50 years or so,
When we are old and gray,
And the population continues to grow
In the most unholy way

We will have to find a solution
Better than "the pill"
To help reduce the population
As we go "over the hill".

The best solution I have heard,
Actually the only one to date,
May seem a little bit absurd,
But listen as I elaborate:

This solution is quite simple,
Pure genius indeed!
It is--to eat the children!
Allow me to proceed:

It is just a bit unethical, yes,
But pray, keep in mind
That children taste like chicken
And they have no rind.

With a bit of oregano
And salt and pepper to taste,
Mix well in a blender,
And voila!  Lovely child paste!

Good for garnish (yummy yum yum)
And excellent on crackers,
You will be helping the population crisis
By serving kids as snackers.

So when crumb-snatchers cover the earth
Remember what I have said.
Don't decrease the rate of birth,
Have children for lunch, instead!

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