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Come Follow Me
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Come Follow Me |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Come Follow Me “Come follow me,” He said with an evil smile From the shadows he could hear him call “Come follow me,” He said to the child I can make you feel ten feet tall Inside the child, a small voice was heard Stay away from strangers, run away Again, came the cunning words “Come follow me, together we will play” The voice within, now louder, said “Run, get away fast” The smile filled him with a sense of dread Run away before the time is past His feet swiftly carried him back to his home Hurriedly he ran through the door He’d discovered, “Twas best not to roam” At an early age he was learning the score In the shadows the evil smile died Frustration was upon the man's face Until another child came, he would hide One would come along and he’d give chase Instruct your children; take the time Let them know how much you care Even well dressed suits can be slime Teach your children to be aware Written by, Wanda
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
EXCELLENT!Wanda, this is full of the greatest advise, and especially at this time of year, with Halloween approaching. I really want to thank you for writing and posting this one, so parents know to warn their children about "anyone", as what appears to be the nicest person could be slime like you said. Great job on this.~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Mysteria; Thank you for your reply to this poem. Hopefully, parents will go with their children on Trick or Treat night. They mostly do that here. I think that is a wonderful idea. Wanda |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
yes, bless you! Kathleen |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! CLAPPING WILDLY!!! OH WANDA, YOUR LOVING HEART SHINES IN THIS POEM!!! (big hugggssssss) My heart cries out to all the poor children who get harrassed or abused, and I pray all parents can help protect their children from that slime. (sigh) I love you, sweet friend! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Wanda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Kathleen and Noah; Thank you to both of you for your response to this poem. I appreciate your input on this poem. Wanda |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
STANDING OVATION!!!! A MESSAGE NEEDED TO BE SAID!!!LET US TEACH OUR CHILDREN HOW TO BE SAFE!!!  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Karen; Thank you for your thoughts on this poem. It is vitally important we do teach the children. How it grieves my heart, we have to teach children these things, but we are living in a time when it is pertinent to do so. We have to see it as another way to help protect them from the dangers lurking out there. Wanda |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very well written on a topic that needs to be repeated from time to time. Good write! ~hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Nancy; Thank you for your comments on this poem. I do appreciate hearing from you. Wanda |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Wanda, I too applaud you on a message well sent. This is sooo important in this day and age, to teach children to not talk to strangers. Unfortunately it seems that as the world has become a more dangerous place for our children to live some parents have also gotten a lot more lax in teaching their children how to be safe. I can't tell you the number of children that don't know me that have spoken to me over the years. Dawn |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Dawn; Many children are so trusting of people. I also know parents who hate to teach the children these things because they do not want their children to live in fear. When I go to malls and see children running around by themselves; it frightens me for their sakes. I remember growing up in a time and neighborhood where we did not bother to lock our doors at night. How many people do that today??? Thank you for your comments. Wanda |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Even great leaders of the world can wear the same smile. It takes no quarter and gives no mercy. Children should always be taught that bad people look just like us all. trust no person that you do not know. And those you do trust, know about good and bad touches. Know who you can always tell if you have a bad touch......And no secrets..... this poem touches me a lot. I don't like thinking that could happen to one of my children. But I do know it could, and they have been taught as best as I can teach them about touches, secrets, etc.... Thanks again Wanda... |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Magnus; I applaud you for what you have taught your children. They need to know these things. It's sad they need to know, but it's only wise, and for their protection to know. A child is still vulnerable; these creeps know that, but a well informed child can be on the alert for these things. It is the best protection we can give them while we are not with them. Thank you for the comments you have shared. Wanda |
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