The Paedophile's Shadow
I’d be the first to condemn the act of a paedophile, believe me,
But paedophile paranoia isn’t good either, quite honestly.
And such is why innocent grandfathers can feel very uneasy
When they’re alone with their grandchild, or when acting affectionately.
Or, when near public toilets, I might add — all of which is most unfair,
And a concern to them, lest they, a paedophile seemingly appear.
I’m talking, those furtive glances they can get, that can make them feel so,
And why some, a trip to a public toilet with their grandchild may forgo.
Yes, I am aware that paedophilia and child porn are widespread,
But let’s not go responding in a way that fills many men with dread.
Men like grandfathers, fathers, male teachers, who’d never ever molest,
And who, paedophilia and child porn, totally condemn, detest.
The concern being expressed, is, that innocent actions may be misread,
And why rather than teaching, some men will take up something else instead.
Or why some granddads will ease off the affection, not be around as much,
Lest someone look at them suspiciously, misinterpreting a touch.
These concerns are certainly very real, given the paranoia,
Which effectively operates as a reputation destroyer.
By that I mean, all those aspersions cast upon innocent men, who,
The evils of paedophilia would never condone, nor pursue.
Sadly so, such seems to be a male’s lot these days, universally,
Thanks to a paedophile paranoia that’s gripping society.
And which no doubt is impacting on some grandchildren negatively,
And on children in need of father figures — some worthy male company.
Yes, I would be the first to condemn paedophilia, believe me,
But paedophile paranoia is also destructive, unhealthy.
And like I said, hard on grandfathers, fathers, male teachers, innocent men,
Whose unfortunate plight, I’m bringing to your attention via the pen,
And asking: Please don’t let the paedophile’s shadow fall on good men.
By Lance Landall
Child Beauty Pageants
A little girl is meant to act just like the child that she is, and likewise, she should be dressed accordingly,
Rather than being dressed and taught to act like a mature woman, and one who these days is called hot or sexy.
In other words, skimpily clad, and acting out certain sensual movements, and likewise facial expressions,
All of which it could be argued has connections with certain adult joints, and some dubious professions.
Such child abuse just plays into the hands of paedophiles who must watch with rapt and deviant attention,
Eager to see any victim that they capture dressed and acting the same, let alone what I won’t mention.
But such seems lost on all those mothers who glory in their daughters innocent mimicking of adult ways,
Aided by sophisticated makeup and attire that arouses the one who on little children preys.
It seems far from right that these mothers treat their daughters so, who the repercussions of such, would hardly know;
One being the possible risk of abduction, which if they knew, they might well attempt to tell their mothers, “No!”
But what wise and loving mother would want her dear daughter leered at, which undoubtedly is a certainty,
Whether such deviants be amongst those at that beauty pageant, or simply watching such on the TV.
Yes, a little girl is meant to act just like the child that she is, and therefore should be dressed accordingly,
Bearing in mind that a certain innocence that’s lost too soon can affect a child very negatively.
And hence why any parent needs to take great care, and not allow their ego or desires to wrongly steer,
For such is not only selfish, thoughtless and unwise, but a risk in which blame and heartache they may well share.
By Lance Landall
