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The Fearless Four Plus One

The Fearless Four plus one Julie was first with her fashionable queries With a white envelope that she held in her hand She knocked on the door of her freckle-faced neighbor And told Sniffling Sammy about her new plan Let’s meet at the clubhouse now go tell the others He ran with a sneeze and his hanky held tight To inform the twins of the Fearless Four meeting Down at the clubhouse this warm summer night Wally and Sally then hopped on their scooters And traveled as fast as the wind, they did go To find out the secret that Julie discovered That only the Fearless Four would come to know They climbed up the boards that were nailed to the maple And waited outside of the door made of cloth When Julie requested the secretive password They whispered it through the hole made by a moth Buddy the Boxer his tail started wagging As Wally and Sally now entered the place Sammy sat down in the corner just waiting Constant a tissue was held to his face Julie then placed it face up on a table Explaining to each where she found it had been Covered in dust and behind the old sofa It must have blown down there somehow by the wind Everyone smiled, now their hands placed together Then with a “Hi Ho” they went on their way Julie and Sammy and Wally and Sally And Buddy, his tail was still wagging away Their plan had been settled and now was in motion They opened the gate of the white picket fence Knocked on the door till his mother did answer Asked her if they could just visit with Spence Well I do not know for he’s been very angry She said while inviting them all to come in I’ll run and I’ll ask and I’ll see if he’s ready She said with a half hearted fake looking grin Spence came downstairs and he wasn’t smiling What do you want; you four are not my friends None of you even remembered my birthday Not even a cheap silly card could you send Then Julie spoke in her sweetest girl voice Handing the envelope to the young lad Here is the card that the four of us bought you It somehow got lost and we feel really bad We meant to send it, just look at the postage The address and name were all ready to go Never would we ever forget your birthday That’s why we’re here; we just want you to know The biggest broad smile now Spencer he was wearing The children all laughed as they walked out the door The case had been solved in their wonderful fashion The New Fearless Five would be friends evermore

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Date: 5/5/2017 6:02:00 AM
Chris, you are a fantastic storyteller! And I love the vintage signature. I mean, the ending puts a bright smile on everyone's face:) Amitiés
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Chris Green
Date: 5/5/2017 8:30:00 AM
Thank you so very much Anne Marie. Your words are so kind and uplifting to me. I appreciate your visits and I am thrilled you liked this little story.
Date: 5/5/2017 3:38:00 AM
Hahaha Chris, now tell me in all honesty: when you had to read a book in school, did you READ the book, or just an abstract? ;) That aside: you wrote a wonderful story here and I enjoyed it very very much! Thank you my friend.
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Darren White
Date: 5/5/2017 12:57:00 PM
Hehe, just as I thought :D We're so different my friend, yet so alike.... School isn't everything, we found each over poetry and art, and that's wonderful.
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Chris Green
Date: 5/5/2017 8:29:00 AM
Ok, the truth...nope, I never read any of them. :) If it wasn't a comic book, I wasn't interested in reading it. When I had to do a book report I usually just read the ending of the book and made up my own story. Probably why I didn't do so well in school. Thanks so much my friend.
Date: 5/4/2017 8:32:00 PM
You and Enid could have a lot in common Chris. It takes a lot of talent to write a poetic story, make it interesting with mystery, and then ending it with the kind of ending that warms the heart with emotional happiness. You need to make this into a published children's story. It brings joy Chris, and at the same time teaches Kids to reach out. I love it! BRAVO! 7 ; )
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Chris Green
Date: 5/5/2017 8:28:00 AM
Thank you so very much Connie. I appreciate your kindness and your encouragement. I like adding a lesson of sorts when I write this type of poetry. I probably won't publish it but it is so nice of you to say that. I am happy you enjoyed this my friend.
Date: 5/4/2017 5:58:00 PM
I loved the Enid Blyton stories when I was a child - you have done a great job here Chris:-) Great you had buddy the dog - in the original tales it was 'Timmy' hugs Jan xx
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Chris Green
Date: 5/5/2017 8:26:00 AM
Thanks so much Jan. I used Buddy because that is my dogs name and I thought he'd have fun in my poem. :)
Date: 5/4/2017 4:12:00 PM
i've never heard of this writer, chris, but i loved your children's tale! i can just picture the illustrations that would accompany it. it sounds very old-fashioned (and i mean that as a compliment) and is charming and just delightful...
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Chris Green
Date: 5/4/2017 5:36:00 PM
Thank you Ilene, I am really happy you liked it and old fashion doesn't bother me...too much. :)
Date: 5/4/2017 1:45:00 PM
inspiring true life poetry thank you
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Chris Green
Date: 5/4/2017 1:47:00 PM
Thank you, I am happy you liked it.
Date: 5/4/2017 1:31:00 PM
Again you surprise me with this adorable tale. I DO like it. Well done !! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Also, you spin a message I see between the lines on the importance of being a thoughtful supportive friend. (tho- I have never read Enid Blyton, so I can't compare to that)
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Chris Green
Date: 5/4/2017 1:47:00 PM
Psst, between you and me, I never read her either but I entered an Enid Blyton poem challenge so I glanced at some of her books to get an idea on what to write. :) Thank you Lenna and you are right, that is the message I was trying to convey. I truly appreciate your kindness.
Date: 5/4/2017 12:41:00 PM
- Children are children ... disagreement ... and secrets ... no fear ... everything is a game :) - A wonderful story, Chris :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Chris Green
Date: 5/4/2017 12:59:00 PM
Thanks so much my friend.

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