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Footprints To Follow

Father’s bare feet left footprints in the sand Young son followed, each step carefully planned Tim wanted so much to be like his Dad Always emulating, quite a sweet lad So as you leave impressions on life’s shore Remember your path will not be ignored Tread gently, leave prints that make your kids proud Step far away from the perilous crowd Stop at times, build sandcastles, pick up shells Memories can’t be erased by sea swells Imprints on children’s hearts last forever Keep this in mind through every endeavor A child may be following your footsteps Always make your marks with loving precepts *Entry for Francine's "Barefoot" contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/3/2012 7:20:00 AM
Took your 200th poem, Carolyn, so many wonderful tributes to your awesome work. wishing you well. harry
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Date: 6/26/2011 10:25:00 PM
Hmmm...I love the message here, children first look at there parents as role models and mentors, even heroes. Someday when I am married, I'd love to be like my mama. Thank you for your comments.
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Date: 6/21/2011 11:55:00 PM
congrats carols on your really high win in the contest.. :) huggs, nette
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Date: 6/15/2011 10:04:00 AM
My congratulations on your amazing Ist Place win Seafaress! I'm here today for a little while.. Enjoyed reading this terrific Couplet filled with very good advice for the young and a reminder for the old. Miss you too. I'll be in New Port Richey for about 10 days will call you. Love you, girl! Annalise
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Date: 6/12/2011 4:18:00 PM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win. You deserved your spot! See you next time. Have a nice weekdays! Dalila
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Date: 6/11/2011 12:42:00 PM
Congratulations on the big win!
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Date: 6/11/2011 6:11:00 AM
Aw!!!!!!!!!!some
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Date: 6/9/2011 10:52:00 PM
Beautiful.. It's Beautiful .. So Beautiful.. Carolyn!!! Congrats , you deserve this top spot...love...
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Date: 6/9/2011 7:17:00 PM
wonderful, Carolyn. Really wonderful. congratulations.
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Date: 6/9/2011 4:01:00 PM
I am so happy to find you here at the top where you belong. Sorry i am so far behind in my congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/9/2011 10:11:00 AM
Accept my congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Carolyn
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Date: 6/9/2011 6:02:00 AM
Many congrats on your well deserved 1st place win in Francine's contest
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Date: 6/9/2011 1:32:00 AM
congratulations, a worthy winner, well done
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Date: 6/8/2011 8:50:00 PM
Congratulations, Carolyn on your top spot. It isn't peace of mind that I am short on, its just living in a world that is so unequal that is disturbing. And so few that are aware that anything is wrong. Being the change that one desires to see and that is needed, is a lonely endeavor. Agape, Moses
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Date: 6/8/2011 3:43:00 PM
very good advice dear Carolyn. Congratulations on your win with this litlle gem
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Date: 6/8/2011 2:43:00 PM
Talk about an inspirational poem!!!! Oh, so beautiful this barefoot write is! Gwendolen
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Date: 6/8/2011 1:40:00 PM
Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love
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Date: 6/8/2011 1:35:00 PM
Congrats on 1st Place, Carolyn. Excellent write. Enjoyed. Nice going. luv Ralph
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Date: 6/8/2011 12:58:00 PM
Many good wishes Carolyn on the great 1st place win...
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Date: 6/8/2011 12:32:00 PM
I was right your excellent poem is at the top and it's in the correct place! Congratulations Carolyn, I love this sort of poetry.......with best wishes ....Syd
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Date: 6/8/2011 11:34:00 AM
Many congrats on your big win, my friend : )
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Date: 6/8/2011 10:53:00 AM
congrats on this exceptional first place win. cory
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Date: 6/8/2011 10:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Francine's "Barefoot"contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/8/2011 10:14:00 AM
was a big surprise to me when I found out who wrote this, so many congratulations for your tied first place win in the contest
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Date: 6/6/2011 3:02:00 PM
Nice work! Good luck in the contetst Carolyn. This poem serves well.
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