A Walk in Deep Green Wood

A Walk in Deep Green Wood

A Poem by Samuel Dickens
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Which way do I go?

"

Two roads there were in deep green wood

I knew not which to choose

So I scratched my groggy head

And took a shot of booze

 

Left or right, I didn’t know

But wanted to be fair

And so that whiskey bottle

I tossed into the air

 

It landed pointing somewhat left

And gave so-so direction

To the path that was the best

Or close enough, I reckon

 

Stumbling down that grassy way

I fired up my ol’ bong

But when I saw the zombie horde

I knew I'd chosen wrong

 

Hey, you zombies, go away

And do not eat my brain

I meant to take the other path

Not dead meat lover's lane

 

A gruesome dinner, I became

And soon the lights went off

I swear the one who ate the most

Looked like Robert Frost

© 2014 Samuel Dickens


Author's Note

Samuel Dickens
I don't know what's wrong with me. Too much Monty Python, I guess.

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Well Sam you brought both Monty Python and Robert Frost to the fore with this write. I am a fan of both. So faced with that division in the road and not being sure which direction to take, a swig of the hard stuff helps? I enjoyed this zombie write and it's gruesomeness :)

Chris

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

3 Years Ago

Thank you, Chris. Sure... hard stuff always helps us make good decisions. (I'm lying)



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Very silly! I love it. I feel a bit of frustration with Frost, lol, that damn road in the wood? Zombies can make any story better. Thank you Sam, that was fun.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

3 Years Ago

Thank you. I'm glad it was fun for you.
Well Sam you brought both Monty Python and Robert Frost to the fore with this write. I am a fan of both. So faced with that division in the road and not being sure which direction to take, a swig of the hard stuff helps? I enjoyed this zombie write and it's gruesomeness :)

Chris

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

3 Years Ago

Thank you, Chris. Sure... hard stuff always helps us make good decisions. (I'm lying)
Well, I have sometimes taken the wrong path and got a hitch back to my car, but this sounds like very dark humor.. winding up in a bull/ cattle farm where you are dead meat is quite scary. You always start out very quietly and simple, then the crescendo builds to a crash landing!!! I still love your writing!!!

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

3 Years Ago

Thanks, Betty. Everyone should write at least one poem about zombies, don't you think? (I'm kidding)
Betty Hermelee

3 Years Ago

Absolutely! I love it😇
I see you are somewhat gruesome toosome
I'd say it is time for another halloween haunt or a gory story or two
Great write
John

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

6 Years Ago

Thanks, John. I hope we don't scare ourselves.
Well, you got it off your chest, and I expect it made you feel better. But it is a pretty good parody on that poem of Frosts. I liked it!

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

7 Years Ago

Thank you. I got my silliness from Dad.
Another Monty Python fan. These youngsters don't know what they missed, Sam.......but then maybe you wrote some of the scripts.....just a thought!!!


Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

7 Years Ago

Thank you, Norman. Yes, I've always loved those guys.
Sam - pleze - don't let them eat too much of that
creative brain of yourn. I'd miz it terrbly.

Take care - Dave

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

7 Years Ago

I'm gonna super-glue my motorcycle helmet on! Thanks, Dave.
Dave

7 Years Ago

You are absolutely toooooo much1 Thank goodness!

Take care - Dave
If Monty Python had any contribution to the masterpiece then I must binge watch it immediately!

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

7 Years Ago

Thank you. Definitely, I have to count MP as a strong influence on my strange humor.
Jason Sans

7 Years Ago

Then they must be required viewing because your strange writing is very refreshing.
That walk in the green wood somehow became dark very suddenly but funny too. I'm always a fan of dark humor though, used to love the Adams Family.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dear God, that's some funny s**t, right there! You are a true story teller even in rhyme! I'd be envious, but, I really, really like you, so I can only be proud to know you. I needed this after some of the sad-a*s poetry I've read since I've been back. THANK YOU!

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Samuel Dickens

7 Years Ago

Thank you, Miz Carol. I'm glad to have caused a smile.

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Greetings, all. I'm a seventy-six year-old father of three sons who enjoys writing, art, music, motorcycles, cooking, and a few other things. From 1967 to 1988, I served in the US Navy, where I travel.. more..

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