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

[Ladysue]

wow what a write...precise wording and the message within very strong...good work...

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Some men are so low in self esteem, they make themselves feel stronger by praying on weak willed women... quite a tell you woven to take a classic and bring it into the modern day.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Of Mice and Men is such a good book.. the title caught my eye and I thought of the book..
This is a darker version of little red..
As Jenny said below, it does ring true of today's world of course all men are not wolves of this sort. This sounds much like the unwilling taking of a virgin woman-child..leaving her somewhat a shell of who she was.
Very nice.. writing .

Chloe

[Valentine]

Craig, you are becoming so good at this retelling of tales, almost like the bards of old..Just keep them coming..lol and God bless..Kathie

[Jenny Nelson]

Quite the spin on the original story, but it fits so well to so many situations and to the dark heart in general. Wonderfully worded. Kind of unnerving that the sentiment rings so true for so many. Very powerful piece. Excellent.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Craig, you can write about anything and your wording is so perfect it brings the piece to life! Great Poem.

[Kia]

Strong wording! A very good poem!