The Examples We Set!

The Examples We Set!

“Grandma”, the young boy spoke.
His face was serious.
He was telling no joke.
Grandma was curious.
“What is it, my grandson?”
He points to one finger.
“See that finger Grandma.”
Yes.” She replied looking.
“That’s a bad finger…bad!”
He exclaimed pointing to
His little middle finger,
Continuing he said,
“When I grow up I am
Going to use that finger.
“That wouldn’t be very nice.”
His grandmother remarked.
“You are too nice to use
That finger…”
“Well, he continued,
“My dad uses it and
I’m going use it too,
When I grow up.”

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
March 19, 2010
Poetic form:  Free Verse
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 3/20/2010 11:21:00 PM
The examples that are set before children will be their teachers. Excellent job here Dane. Thanks for your comments today. I've been away on a trip and I see I"m behind on my commenting.Smile. Thanks Dane for your contest, the experience. some awesome were poem entered. Agape, Moses
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Date: 3/19/2010 12:31:00 PM
Children learn what they live don't they..We can control them only so long then they go their own way..Keep the creative pen flowing.. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
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Date: 3/19/2010 12:14:00 PM
I guess you are still upset with me.I wish I could do something to fix things.
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Date: 3/19/2010 11:05:00 AM
Quite a statement you make here, Dane Ann. We have to keep in mind how our actions impact children. They so often try to emulate their parents. Well done! Love, carolyn
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Date: 3/19/2010 10:51:00 AM
Niceone Dane Ann - This made me laugh - Be should be more aware what we do lol - Thanks also for all your nice comments of late - It is appreciated -:)
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