Little Red - Poem

Little girl, little girl, please tell me of your way

I’m very sorry, Mr. Wolf, I’ve a very busy day

Little girl, little girl, please tell me of your name

Little Red Riding Hood and I’ve heard of your fame

It’s good to see that I’m well-known

Please don’t go, I’m all alone

Where are you going? I smell food

I’m sorry Wolf, I didn’t mean to be rude

I’m visiting Granny to give her a loaf of bread

Yes, my darling, make sure she’s well fed

Where does your granny live, my dear?

Just through those trees, the path is clear

Goodbye Wolf, it was a pleasure to meet you

The wolf couldn’t wait to eat the two 

As the wolf bounded through the wood

He thought ‘Who should be eaten first? I think granny should’

Approaching the house, he glanced around for Little Red

He opened the door to find Granny knitting in her bed

I’m sure he gave Granny quite a fright

He gulped her down whole, without a bite

Wearing Granny’s clothes, he tucked himself under the sheet

It didn’t quite cover up his furry feet

Then he heard a ‘tap tap tap’

Come in, sit on Granny’s lap

Said wolf, Granny’s voice he mocked

The door was opened, and boy was she shocked!

What large ears!

Helps me hear

What a large snout!

To sniff about 

The wolf made a menacing smile

Little Red coughed for his breath was vile

What about my teeth, don’t forget those

Yes they are very sharp I suppose

Why don’t you have a closer look?

‘That’s okay’ Red’s voice shook

But down she went, swallowed whole

Then the wolf’s head began to loll

He was starting to feel very sick

But he saw the bread, and his lips he began to lick

So he gobbled it down

He began to frown

Then up came Granny, up came Red,

Up came the half-chewed loaf of bread

Granny and Red kicked him out,

Slamming the door on his filthy snout

Don’t worry, I’ll get my revenge 

Sorry folks, but that’s the end!

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