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A Legend known in Louisiana from Lafayette to New Orleans to Honey Island Swamps

The Rougarou

Deep in the swamp on a full moon
Legend says a creature roams deep in the lagoon
Eyes red and glowing in the dark as he prowls
Even the alligators hide to the sound of his growls

A few brave souls have searched in the bog
For the creature with the body of a man and head of a wolfdog
The legend originated in France from there it grew 
To the swamps of Louisiana
The Rougarou

Parents told the legend to their children to keep them out of the woods
Also, to scare Catholics to keep Lent as they should
He is super strong, moves fast, can change shape
Anyone who finds him needs to know how to escape

Put a leaf in your pocket and say a prayer
Whatever you do, never into his red eyes stare
If you should find him mustn't tell anyone for a year and a day
You must heed this warning to what I say

If you make those mistakes
 I'm warning you
You could change and become 
A Rougarou too
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Buck Avatar
January 1, 2018 at 8:04 PM
Shirley: I was going to tell you about the guy that was looking in the neighbors widow the other night, but I'd better wait a year and a day. I'll be back. Keep warning others. :o) oldbuck
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January 2, 2018 at 8:56 AM
Lol, you better, be safe
Rodrigues Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 6:47 PM
Excellent fun! There was...no kidding...a tiger roaming Georgia today!
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September 7, 2017 at 6:12 AM
Yep heard about the tiger, that was something. Glad you enjoyed, thanks.
Johnson Avatar
August 13, 2017 at 6:54 PM
I have not heard this legend. Very scary. Glad to meet you Shirley and this was a fun poem. Thank you for reading mine. Love, Joyce
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August 13, 2017 at 8:26 PM
Also, I shared your Unwelcome Guest poem with some of my lady co workers. They enjoyed it, too.
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August 13, 2017 at 8:24 PM
Nice to meet you. Glad you enjoyed.
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