Into the Woods

Into the woods on a bright summers day
With a basket of food for her Grandma
But before she arrived she would pick a bouquet
A gift for her Grandma on this her birthday

She noticed the gamekeeper passing her by
So called out his name as she waved him goodbye
Normally friendly, but today Wolf looked down
As she saw on his face an embarrassing frown

She decided to check if her Granny was up
So she got out her mobile to call and checkup
She heard a strange voice but the signal was poor
Grandma’s voice was too deep, said she wanted to sleep
Maybe visit tomorrow for today she felt weak

This made her suspicious she started to shake
For her dear sweet Grandma should be baking a cake
She decided to call on her friend PC Blake
For her instinct was telling her something was wrong
as she called him to ask could he please come along

So together they wended their way through the wood
Nearing Grandma’s chalet, she removed her red hood
As they reached her front door, heard a voice shout for more
So perplexed and alarmed they went in fully armed

But imagine their shock, not believing their eyes
For Grandma was getting a birthday surprise
Grandma and Wolf stark-naked on the floor
Cavorting and frolicking, they were making amour

So discreetly they left, gently closing Grandma’s door…

8th January 2019
Competition: Into The Woods
Sponsor: Silent One
2nd placement

A different take on this ancient fairy tale...

Contest BRIAN STRAND YOU CHOOSE
Sponsor Brian Strand
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Roper Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations on your win,Ann, on a great descriptive and well written poem . :). Hugs Eve ~`*
Gilmour Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 3:50 PM
So glad you liked it Eve and thanks for your congrats and hugs, kindest thoughts Ann xx
One Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 10:18 AM
Great storytelling Ann.. Congrats on your placement in the contest..
Gilmour Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 4:21 AM
Many thanks Silent One, I always enjoy entering your contests and thank you for my placement. Kindest thoughts Ann xx
May Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 9:11 AM
Lol.. A surprise ending to be sure...Congrats on your win Ann..
Gilmour Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 4:23 AM
Haha.. I hope it wasn't too saucy! So glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for your congrats Joseph. Kindest thoughts Ann xx
Y. Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 8:58 AM
Hi Ann, Great story telling. It was I reading little red riding retold by your skillful pen. Congratulations on your placement in the contest:-) Alexis
Gilmour Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 4:25 AM
Thank you so much Alexis so glad you enjoyed my fairy tale! Thanks for your congrats and lovely comments, with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Krutsinger Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 8:18 PM
Ah, Ann, your imagination and your lovely sense of rhyming made this creation a fun poem to read for sure! Good luck in the contest, my friend.
Gilmour Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 4:27 AM
So glad you enjoyed my fairy tale Caren, hope the ending was not too saucy... Kindest thoughts my friend xx
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