having children

it was an odd thing to talk about, especially since we had much to discuss and little time to do it, as well as since nothing that we had to talk about was about children per se although there was one amongst us who was with child – well children to be more accurate.

but the question asked was if i want to have children of my own.

and as i thought about my answer, i realised that i had (a) never really been asked the question (or if i had been, i have totally forgotten about it) and (b) never really have thought about its answer.

i love young people. i have given my life for them.

but children of my own?

i can’t say that i actually have  a deep desire for that. (sure it’s possible that things can change) but right now, i don’t think so.

and for some reason, i was rather surprised by my response.