Childersburg

Childersburg

by David B. Swanger


In God's 'magination at a time of renown
A place was created called Childerstown.
The name sounded silly so with sweep of his hand
Behold! God brought forth Childersland.

The Celestial Crowd by a force of great will
Prevailed..., and God changed it to Childersville.
But as people moved in at a quick'ning pace
They thought of one better: Childersplace.

You now know the story how God in his pity
Considered (then ruled out) Childerscity...
Then tiring of all of this wordy exergue,
Placated all with the name

Childersburg.