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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Horsman Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 7:20 AM
Took your 200th poem, Carolyn, so many wonderful tributes to your awesome work. wishing you well. harry
Benson Avatar
June 26, 2011 at 10:25 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.
Onclaud Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 11:55 PM
congrats carols on your really high win in the contest.. :) huggs, nette
Haick Avatar
June 15, 2011 at 10:04 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
Agtani Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win. You deserved your spot! See you next time. Have a nice weekdays! Dalila
Locksley Avatar
June 11, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Congratulations on the big win!
Merritt Avatar
June 11, 2011 at 6:11 AM
Aw!!!!!!!!!!some
Phookan Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Beautiful.. It's Beautiful .. So Beautiful.. Carolyn!!! Congrats , you deserve this top spot...love...
Dietrich Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 7:17 PM
wonderful, Carolyn. Really wonderful. congratulations.
Johnson Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 4:01 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
Mehta Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Accept my congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Carolyn
Osita Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 6:02 AM
Many congrats on your well deserved 1st place win in Francine's contest
Williams Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 1:32 AM
congratulations, a worthy winner, well done
Freeman Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 8:50 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
Dufresne Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 3:43 PM
very good advice dear Carolyn. Congratulations on your win with this litlle gem
Song Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Talk about an inspirational poem!!!! Oh, so beautiful this barefoot write is! Gwendolen
Guzzi Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 1:40 PM
Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love
Taylor Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 1:35 PM
Congrats on 1st Place, Carolyn. Excellent write. Enjoyed. Nice going. luv Ralph
Maverick Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Many good wishes Carolyn on the great 1st place win...
Beck Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 12:32 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
Horne Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Many congrats on your big win, my friend : )
Long Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 10:53 AM
congrats on this exceptional first place win. cory
Brown Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations on your win in Francine's "Barefoot"contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 10:14 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
Plotczyk Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Nice work! Good luck in the contetst Carolyn. This poem serves well.
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