Less Than A Thousand Words

An innocent parent, trapped in a cell far away,

or a host of dangers safely expelled from our shore.

An innocuous student, snatched from the street and removed,

or a dangerous threat well-denied and wisely exposed.

A child in a jail when all of the rules were obeyed,

or a way to ensure they don't slip through our nets anymore.

Every picture, telling a tale of a thousand words,

but which words have you heard?