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Following the Leader
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Following the Leader |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA 
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Following the Leader By Alex Hahn Take pity on us for we are lost We know not where the sidewalk leads We have no destination. Take pity on us for we are lost We seem to have no understanding We whine and cry yet know not why. Take pity on us for we are lost We cannot seem to find our way We need a guide, we need a light. Take pity on us for we are lost But don’t give us bread and water And don’t give us clothing. Take pity on us for we are lost But don’t tell me what to do And don’t ask me why I don’t listen. Take pity on us for we are lost But never yell at us in anger And never hide from us the truth. Take pity on us for we are lost We don’t want to have any trouble We just need someone to lead the way. ********************** This poem was written by a former student of mine, Alex Hahn, who doesn't have internet access. He asked me to post it for him. Please send replies to his email: [email protected] |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Will do... |
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Julie Jordan Scott Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 146Bakersfield, CA USA |
Tara, thank goodness for Alex and students like him they have had the opportunity to know and work with you. That is glorious in and of itself! I am a Life Purpose Coach who specializes in assisting men and women to clarify their Life Purpose and then in turn live true to their purpose. After 5 years working with the Severely Mentally Ill in County Mental Health, I gave up the bureaucracy (and safe, secure blanket) of this environment to pursue my own purpose and passion. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is really a very wonderful first post. I sincerely hope we have the opportunity to see more of Alex's work. The repetition really adds to this poem. A point is well made, and reinforced by subsequentl lines. Nice job, Alex.....  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a very powerful piece. Well done, Alex! Denise |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
This is wonderful Alex, I hope to read more of your work |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
Wonderful work indeed Alex...Liked much.. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wow, what a powerful poem by a young poet. Extreamely well done |
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