Anonymously born

in sterile rooms.

Delivered by masked faces.

Despatched to homes,

the new born

has every need met.

Fed, watered, comforted,

baby sat and tended.

Nannied and protected.

Welfare throughout life.

No risk

of independence.

No chance

of going out

in glory.

No battle,

plague

or wild excess.

Just tepid caring.

Free of passion.

Then mild death

ends this frail

plastic life.