Pepper Spray

What can we give 

Our daughters

Who step out

Of their homes,

Forsaking the warmth

And the security

Of their mother's lap,

To seek a life

Of their own,

Alone ...

Our word?

To be there

Whenever they look back ..

Education?

To be independent ..

Understanding?

Even if they go wrong..

Martial Arts training?

To defend themselves 

When in peril ..

A promise?

That being prepared

Will guard them forever ..

Or perhaps

Just a pepper spray?