Don't answer...

[Psimon]

Don't answer... (when the wolf comes to the door)

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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!