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Edward Ibeh's This or That Vol. 20 Contest  ~  September 13, 2023

Follow Me

Dorothy was lost and pointed in the right direction.
She was told to walk on the winding yellow brick road
where she met friends who offered her protection.
All she wanted was a way to Kansas and her abode.
"Follow me to the Wizard," the road seemed to say. "
But he turned out to be a fraud; a fake put on display.

Alice journeyed down a hole, chasing a White Rabbit
and a fantastical adventure quickly began to unfold.
He didn't bid her, "Follow me," but Alice had a habit
of never doing what she'd been told. The girl was bold.
Foolish child read a note that was scribbled, "Open me"
after plunging head over heels into a den of inequity.

"Follow me" down a dark desert highway to a place...
An alluring voice called to many, to gather for a feast.
Hotel California offered them a lifestyle to embrace,
but there was no escape. No way to kill the beast.
Alibis didn't help anyone who tried their best to resist.
No one found a way to leave. The choice did not exist.

John Denver sang, "Follow me" when love let him down.
He asked, "Take my hand and say you'll follow me."
He wanted to share his life, up and down, all around,
but it was never known if that love was meant to be.
He sang to her, but did she ever come to understand
that what he offered her was his love and his hand?

There was a man of long ago who said, "Follow me."
Disciples walked with Jesus to preach God's Holy Word.
He made them fishers of men so all would come to see
there was hope of life everlasting, once they'd heard.
The Son gave his life so we'd be cleansed from all sin.
By following Christ, life in God's Kingdom could begin.

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Edward Ibeh September 25, 2023 at 7:38 AM Lin, this is an outstanding mishmash of poems. I loved each one. Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest!

Linda Alice Fowler September 22, 2023 at 4:05 PM A fun read Lin. A fine write! Congratulations! :) Lin Lane September 22, 2023 at 4:23 PM Hi Linda. Thank you for both thoughtful remarks.

Jeff Connelly September 14, 2023 at 10:40 AM Really nice Lin. Five separate poems to follow; each with it's own conclusion. All beautifully written. Thanks. Lin Lane September 14, 2023 at 10:45 AM Hi Jeff and thanks for commenting. I'm missing your posts and trying to decipher your intent. I appreciate you keeping up with my poetry.

Beryl Edmonds September 14, 2023 at 1:58 AM Fantastic poetry Lin, enjoyed the write, the characterisation and the inclusion of Christ … Belle Lin Lane September 14, 2023 at 10:44 AM Thank you very much for your kind remarks, Belle.

Jan Allison September 13, 2023 at 12:25 PM wow Lin I wouldn't know where to begin with this one, you have given so many different examples of follow me and the end one is perfect for those who have faith. hugs jan xx Lin Lane September 13, 2023 at 12:53 PM And I didn’t quite know where to begin. I only knew I had to save the best for last. Thanks so much, Jan.

Tom Cunningham September 13, 2023 at 12:12 PM Love your take on the follow me theme, brilliant writing Lin. Best of luck in the contest. Tom Lin Lane September 13, 2023 at 12:57 PM You never fail to make me feel that I’ve a accomplished what I set out to do. Thanks for that, Tom.

Stephan McBride September 13, 2023 at 10:14 AM Amen, beautiful dedication to the Kingdom of Gods purpose to begin within us : ). Love it Lin Lane September 21, 2023 at 2:45 AM Merci again, Stephan. Stephan McBride September 15, 2023 at 1:20 PM I love how you worked your way down to the end of this, true brilliance to me , so much in this world tries to lead one away from God Lin Lane September 13, 2023 at 11:38 AM With thanks for appreciating my verses, Stephan.