Of Wolves and Men

Beware of wolves in men’s clothing…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The men used to circle her 

Fangs grinning at her young form

Eyes clenching her scarlet cloak

She was definitely what he hunted…

 

 She tread the darkest streets

 And met him in a crimson room

The beast was fierce and deliberate

Ripping her basket from her fingers…

 

Little scarlet cloaked for fear

 In darkest city streets did cry

How the wolf in shrouded head

Did vicious steal her smiling grace…

 

With starless twilight frost

Breath stolen and skin scarred

Dearest ruby lips callous wept

Living victim in numbed existence…

 

Reviews

[Denise]

yep I do love this. sweet innocence of children's fairytale woven into the darker side of human nature and evils of men

[An owl on the moon]

Denise! Thank you so much for coming by... thrilled to see you here again. :)

[Chace]

For such a short poem it holds lots of emotion, I have a clear picture of the scarlet hooded girl and her fate.

[An owl on the moon]

So appreciate your comments and your time, Chace! Thank you for stopping over. :)

[Chace]

You're very welcome.

[Priscilla Sayers]

what a wonderfully vivid piece my friend...

[An owl on the moon]

Well, not as wonderful or vivid as you, my friend... but I can't do miracles. :)

[Priscilla Sayers]

ha ha ha... Neither can I....
But you Are a Miracle :)

[An owl on the moon]

Too sweet! I think you just worked your first miracle. :D

[Priscilla Sayers]

[Linear]

Poor little girl lost in this man's world, to be used at will and discarded with ease, oh my love allow a man to protect you at your peril! The wolves ate on the prowl this night.

Great work Craig :0)

[Black]

almost like snowhite, and some other fairy tales inspired you
the cloak and the basket,
I like this one very much

[nothingnothingforgetfor..]

A vision unfolding before my eyes. Wonderful.

[Maggie]

Reminds me of the movie Red Riding Hood...delicious.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Definitely moving! Captivating even - nice work!
Light,
Siddartha

[Derek S.Keck]

Powerful write! You make such dark, awesome allusins in this piece! Your words set the scene so well. I really enjoyed this!