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Tree to tree, the woods tries to hide him. His growl and fur coat - neither slim. His beacon ears hear all the gossip. Before bares teeth, kindles kinship. Apples, precious and spoiled, with hood. She wants Gamma well, longs for baked food. Eyes behind pines concoct a plan. A two for one price for madman. Stays a safe distance, reveals himself. “I know you’ve seen me around, elf.” “It’s lonely all alone in the woods. Nice to chat, with someone in ‘hood” “I mean you know harm, little girl, I may be a beast but I’m no churl.” Too comfortable and curious ~ this stranger’s nature, spurious. She’ll recall those terrible teeth as the wolf bares them out of his sheath. She’d never love her Gamma less with ingrown fur and her carelessness. Someone else was watchful that day. For he’d rear up, make some beastie pay. Chased down the weary wolf, dressed in red. The chastise of axeman splits bed. The impossible happens with split. Gamma and girl comes out of it. How they managed to avoid wolf’s sword - Be gulped instead, as belly roared! Red’s grown now, has a bigger hood, She has no stomach for beastie food. Hides weapons in stockings. No fool will chow down on her progeny pool. 12/30/2010

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Date: 1/3/2021 3:52:00 PM
Some day, somehow, my four-legged cousin will get a hero's role. Pout, pout. lol... Like Mark, I was expecting something else, but got a pleasant surprise. Thanks, Kim. :) gw
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/3/2021 6:06:00 PM
Thanks, Gershon! :)
Date: 1/1/2021 10:40:00 AM
That was fun to read! I was expecting something different when I saw the title. Great poem Kim!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/1/2021 11:41:00 AM
Glad you liked it! :)
Date: 12/31/2020 12:37:00 PM
Wishing you a Happy New Year and praying next year will be healthy and wholesome for all those you love Kim. xo
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/31/2020 1:36:00 PM
Thank you, Mystic! Be blessed and healthy in the New Year!

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