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Internet Grooming

Her birth mother was never there -
Sal’s always lived in foster care,
She cries out for attention,
So feels no apprehension,
By posting selfies when she’s bare

Young Sally is very naive -
Her internet ‘mates’ she’ll believe,
She sends them nude pics.
Foul trolls get their kicks,
Her web footprint will never leave

3/11/20

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Gershon Wolf

March 17, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Oy, oy, and oy vey! ~ Gershon

M. L. Kiser

March 16, 2020 at 8:41 PM

Oh boy, that's the truth; well penned.

Lindsay Laurie

March 13, 2020 at 11:05 PM

G'day Jan ... it's a sad reflection of social media. It gives the rats an easy pathway - thanks Jan for your awareness limerick - Lindsay

Jan Allison

March 14, 2020 at 2:59 AM

thanks Lindsay my limericks are usually humourous but its also a great way to get across a serous message:-) hugs Jan x

Eve Roper

March 13, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Our children we have to worry, predator out there preying on them.. They have no feelings

Jan Allison

March 13, 2020 at 8:32 PM

sadly Eve none of us know who is really behind a keyboard its not just the kids who are vulnerable, adults are taken in :-( hugs jan xx

Janice Canerdy

March 12, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Your limericks are VERY well-written. I feel deeply sorry for "Sally"; there are so many like her out there--and so many pervs lying in wait to take advantage. Janice

Jan Allison

March 12, 2020 at 4:44 PM

sadly there are harrowing stories in the press about the abuse these vulnerable youngsters are subjected to - youngsters crying out for attention and they are taken in by trolls behind a keyboard who make out they are someone they are not:-( hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

March 12, 2020 at 5:46 AM

Sadly children have no idea how dangerous some behaviors are; some I know have shared their passwords with "good friends" and have been truly betrayed. The trolls are out there, waiting. Make no bones about it. Nicely penned.

Jan Allison

March 12, 2020 at 1:32 PM

aww Caren that is so sad, they are just so naive about who really is behind the keyboard, something we should all be wary of :-( hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

March 11, 2020 at 8:46 PM

the internet is so scary for so many reasons but it blows my mind how people don't realize that what gets on there is there forever! great poem...

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 9:07 PM

I'm amazed how many children have phones and the internet and no apparent parental guidance - its no wonder these things happen and yes these things can come back to haunt someone in later life as that footprint can never be erased:-( hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

March 11, 2020 at 6:08 PM

So much truth in this powerful write Jan..ait seems a never ending cycle

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 6:10 PM

I read so many stories in the press Joseph its sad on so many levels:-( hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

March 11, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Could you please emphasise NEVER as in NEVER, EVER, EVER? It isn't funny, but certainly needs to be said! Aloha! Rico

Rico Leffanta

March 12, 2020 at 1:34 PM

Wrong never! I meant the "never" in, "Her web footprint will NEVER leave!" Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 3:17 PM

Thanks Rico I have bolded the 'never' if you see my comment to RalphIi usually write funny limericks but this is most definitely a serious subject:-) what these trolls do to vulnerable young people is despicable:-( hugs Jan xxx

Panagiota Romios

March 11, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Great limericks on any kids overly exposed, excuse the pun, on line. Have to hand it to some famous adults who set this pattern as "harmless" fun. Here in the US, are predator maps in your neighborhood. They walk the streets too,Jan. Inside or outside, parents Need to watch over their kids.no kids should post online indicating their age. Invitation to trouble. Panagiota xx

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 3:15 PM

gosh that is scary indeed Panagiota:-( hugs Jan xx

W.A. Cholt

March 11, 2020 at 1:53 PM

A powerful reminder that predators lurk online waiting for an opportunity to prey on the weak and vulnerable. People need to be ever vigilant against their evil devices. Well written.

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 3:11 PM

true WA thanks for dropping by:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 11, 2020 at 1:47 PM

- A terribly sad reality, Jan - Children and young people use mobile phones and apps that facilitate taking and sharing photos and videos - Unfortunately, many people take and spread sexualized photos and videos of themselves and others - They don't understand the impact of what they do - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 3:12 PM

you have hit the nail on the head:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

March 11, 2020 at 1:12 PM

It is so sad...the vulnerable. They think it’s cool to bare themselves. The evil want to bring them into their lions den with no escape. I pray for them. :(

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 3:18 PM

it is a sad sad situation Kim, thanks for the comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner

March 11, 2020 at 11:56 AM

Great ink, Jan, people need to be careful about what they post online - lots of creepy folks out there!

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 12:10 PM

Thanks Michelle:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

March 11, 2020 at 11:18 AM

There has been horror stories of gangs grooming vulnerable girls. They give them attention, then meet up plying them with drink and drugs. They want burning at the stake. Tom

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 11:26 AM

I've read about that happening recently in the Uk Tom thankfully many of the gang members are behind bars - but the damage they caused those girls is a lifelong sentence:-( they preyed on the vulnerable kids and committed such atrocities for their own pleasure its sick:-( hugs Jan xx

Arturo Michael

March 11, 2020 at 10:27 AM

It would be always on record...I like the message weaved in this poem

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 11:24 AM

yeah anything we put on the internet leaves its footprint. thanks for commenting Arturo:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin

March 11, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Nicely penned as always. Great poem my friend

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 10:26 AM

Thanks Mark sadly the young can be so vulnerable especially ones who have come from broken homes and crave love and attention:-( hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 11, 2020 at 8:49 AM

Ouch! Succinct ink my friend. xomo

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 9:30 AM

Thanks Mo I like that phrase succinct ink!:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi

March 11, 2020 at 8:29 AM

Hi Jan: A sad reflection on a troubled theme and done so well. Good to write you!

Jan Allison

March 11, 2020 at 8:36 AM

thanks Ralph I usually do funny limericks but this is far from a humourous subject, i read many stories in the women's magazines of vulnerable youngsters especially from broken homes craving attention and not realising the danger they are exposing themselves to:-( hugs Jan xx

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