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The moon, now full, begins to show

~ The fog, it clings the heavens low, a damp and murky sight Where creaking branch and fears bestow, this chilly autumn night The path it winds, a serpentine, a' slither 'long the way As shadows dance a drastic scene, in silhouette array My heart now beats a rapid pace, cold shivers grip my spine Escaping breath, no steps to trace, don't even know what's mine A rustle neath the thicket dense, it scurries past my feet I stop and turn, in my defense, now praying for retreat Oh why, I wonder, have I strode, this eerie, ghostly way A shortcut to my own abode, I’ve traveled on by day When then above, the faintest glow, appears behind the mist, The moon, now full, begins to show, “Not now,” my screams insist My skin it rips, expanding burn, I howl through sharpened teeth Long scraggy hair, a hungry yearn, my soul of no relief With eyes, now such a larger size, much easier to see And ears so huge, it's no surprise, I'm hearing perfectly On fours, I crawl, through forest thick when then, a blanket thrown A trap, I yell, a dirty trick, come out, I say, be shown A granny's quilt, that's how it feels, so heavy, woven tight It's thick with dust, it now reveals that something isn't right I toss the cover from my head, a ripping, tearing, scream Its then I tumble out of bed, my word, it’s just a dream Well, that’ll teach me, teach me good, this thought I’ll have to keep, Do not read, “Little Red Riding Hood” before I go to sleep
Written for: Scary Stories Cash Prize Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Crystol Woods

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Date: 11/6/2024 2:08:00 PM
Fantastic story telling, with vivid descriptions that set the imagination to flame, Chris! So fun with that twist at the end! A fave! :)
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Chris Green
Date: 11/7/2024 5:14:00 AM
Thanks so much Laura.
Date: 11/5/2024 9:27:00 PM
This is delightful. For one thing, the rhyming scheme and the meter are perfectly done, so it flows along beautifully. One can feel the fear, the smothering feeling of the blanket, and the relief! Vey whimsical.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/7/2024 5:14:00 AM
I appreciate your kindness Barbara.
Date: 10/18/2024 8:09:00 AM
Dearest Chris so glad to see you in the top winning selection! I love your style and will never forget you were my first poet friend here on soup! Congratulations on your win dear poet friend!
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Chris Green
Date: 10/18/2024 8:13:00 AM
Hi Karen, so nice to see you again. Thank you so much for reading and leaving such a nice comment for me to find. I hope you are doing well.
Date: 10/18/2024 1:26:00 AM
great writing, congratulations
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Chris Green
Date: 10/18/2024 8:13:00 AM
Thanks so much Terry
Date: 10/16/2024 9:14:00 PM
Excellent work here Chris!! Truly a frightening and riveting tale. Congratulations on your finish.
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Chris Green
Date: 10/17/2024 2:05:00 PM
Thanks so much Edward
Date: 10/16/2024 6:44:00 PM
Excellent rhyme, and creativity throughout. I was wholly entertained by your unholiness. Thanks friend, Bryan
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Chris Green
Date: 10/17/2024 2:05:00 PM
Thanks Btyan. Glad you enjoyed it
Date: 10/16/2024 5:25:00 PM
Wow! Hi there! Thanks so much for entering this great story in my contest! I absolutely loved it! The rhyme and meter flowed so well and the twist of point of view was so different and unique. Reference to the children's tale was inspired! Thanks again for sharing your gift with us and I'll message you soon about your prize! Xoxo-Crystol
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Chris Green
Date: 10/17/2024 2:06:00 PM
Thank you so much. I am thrilled you enjoyed this piece. It was your contest that inspired me.
Date: 10/15/2024 4:19:00 AM
Excellent writing Chris. Well done :)
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Chris Green
Date: 10/17/2024 2:06:00 PM
Thanks so much Heidi
Date: 10/8/2024 3:10:00 PM
You win.
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Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2024 9:42:00 AM
Thanks Chris
Date: 10/8/2024 1:16:00 PM
Chris - it’s always a delight to see a poem of yours here and this one is fabulous! Very descriptive, with great suspense and an unexpectedly humorous ending - bravo!
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Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2024 9:42:00 AM
Thanks so much Ilene. I appreciate it.
Date: 10/8/2024 11:52:00 AM
Gripping storytelling, Chris! So powerful when the wolfman shows up, scary, then your poem turns humorous as it was all your telling of Little Red. So good to see you show up! Your always missed.
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Chris Green
Date: 10/8/2024 12:03:00 PM
Thank you so much Kim. I just popped in today and saw that contest and thought, that would be fun to write for. I am glad you liked it. I appreciate your kindness always my friend.

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