Robin of the Hoodie

Robin of the Hoodie

Alas, resides in Sherwood Forest,
one Robin of the Hoodie.  He’s lost
amid the greenery, weeping
as sunset nears for underneath
the Hood he hides his deep
and lonely fears.  The Hoodie
no protection here amid the
bug filled darkness, nor can
it quell the eerie sounds of
hoodless creature calls,
his secret handshake useless
among the clawed and taloned.
He drifts to sleep with visions
of “Air Jordans” that can fly,
carry him to safety, the
streetlit yellow streaks
of alleyways and thoroughfares
the Hoodie creatures know.
Summoning his courage
he storms the distant hut
enters into murky stink,
old wooden planks,
and curses those who left him
on his own, abandoned him
to Hoodie misery.
Fools who took 
a city kid out camping,
fed him beans and franks
and stories until
“HE HAD TO GO”.

2/16/2016

submitted to – A twisted poem about Robin Hood – Poetry Contest
sponsor – C. T.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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A. Sharma Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 10:16 PM
Congrats on ur awesome win with this amazing poem John.
Roper Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 1:17 PM
John, great write !:) Congratulations on your Robin Hood twisted win!!!
A   Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 12:39 PM
Hi John, Congratulations on your Robin Hood twisted win. Love LINDA
Allison Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 12:07 PM
many congrats on your win John:-) hugs Jan xx
Lawless Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 12:15 PM
Hey, Jan, my response to CT wound up jumping, Appreciated your support.
Lawless Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 12:07 PM
Thanks CT
T  Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Congratulations. CT
Lawless Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 12:15 PM
Thanks CT
Dietrich Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 3:51 PM
I like the modern slant. Like me, you drew from a different era!!
Lawless Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 12:06 PM
Well Andrea, when the raccoons are eating the hot dogs you didn't.......and ya gotta go......
George   Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 2:53 PM
I first I thought it was a homeless teen, but you certainly caught me off guard with this hilarious ending. Sure to top the winners list, John. Elaine
Lawless Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 12:05 PM
Thanks for stopping by to read and comment Elaine.
Allison Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 2:55 PM
Sure is a unique take on the theme John! good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Lawless Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 12:04 PM
Well Jan, the muse remembers many things that I'd rather forget.
Grammatico Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 9:41 AM
What a great take on the subject, John. Good luck in the contest.
Lawless Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 12:03 PM
Thanks for stopping to read and comment Steve.
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