Sense Sonnet - Steamer

Police State

When I got back to my car,
This cop read me the riot act.
I think his meddling went too far.
My parenting skills were attacked.
Just because I had left my kid
In the car, while I ran inside
To pick up something. No way did
I delay so my kid cried.
Yes, it took longer than I thought,
A couple of hours or so.
Yes, I guess it was kind of hot.
But, the kid's all right, doncha know?

Big brother is flipping his lid
Over nothing about my kid.