Psimon Posted May 27, 2003 Report Posted May 27, 2003 Don't answer... (when the wolf comes to the door) ***************************************** Many versions you may hear but listen closely - lend an ear. For this one's true, make no mistake. Don't take me for some fraud or fake! Out in the woods there lurks a beast with shaggy coat and sharp white teeth. It's eyes are huge - the size of plates! And ears as big! Out there it waits... You mark my words and listen well and 'pon my wisdom pause to dwell then you'll not fall into it's path and feel the fury of it's wrath! For once there was a girl quite young who did not listen to her mum. And warned she was about the beast but seemed she cared just not the least about the fate that waited there amongst the briars, deep in it's lair. She left to visit family, her Grandma in infirmity. She packed a lunch of cakes and sweets and candy canes or some such treats. Then off she set, her hair tied back with loads of goodies in her pack. Not far into the woods she'd gone when sun's first rays declared the dawn, and as the daylight struck the flowers she dallied there for hours and hours. For she was smitten by the tones of daffodils and briar rose. Now while she paused just off the road the beast ran to Grandma's abode. Once there, I fear, the scene turned nasty though 'Ma was old, she proved quite tasty. With one large bite he gobbled down the old dear in her dressing gown! The time it took till young girl came was time enough to plan his game For this old dog had learnt new tricks - acquired tastes for girl drumsticks. He lay in wait, all tucked in bed so all to see was just his head And sure enough soon came the knock "Come right in, dear - door's unlocked" When she passed comment on his looks he quickly had her in his hooks and as he was about to dine the door burst open - just in time! A woodsman near had thought it strange when overheard the words exchanged between the girl and mangy mutt. He stepped up quick and in one cut had killed the beast... or so they say... But some contend, right to this day, the beast escaped and still roams free to capture those like you and me that stay too long away from home or travel paths all on our own. Still... I'll not deny the joy and laughter that comes from happy ever after. So stay with that end if you like but I'm off home - I bid good night!
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