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I'm So Sorry

Epistolary Poem Challenge

By Steve LancePublished 3 years ago 1 min read

Dear Little Red Riding Hood,

I hope this letter finds you in good health,

So I can express the remorse I’ve felt,

For causing you much anguish and distress,

And being a pain, a nuisance, a pest.

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I’m sorry for all the tears that you’ve shed,

And for your fear as I laid in grandma’s bed,

But I’m writing this letter to apologize,

And express my shame for that awful disguise.

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I was wrong to think that I could prey,

On innocent souls that came my way,

For all the fear and pain I did impart,

I come to you with a heavy heart.

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I know my actions caused great fear,

And undoubtedly made you shed a tear,

The past is dark and filled with dread,

Nobody can blame you for wanting me dead.

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But, no longer do I want to be feared by all,

Instead, I’m ready to heed a different call,

Please find it in your heart to forgive,

And let us start anew and learn to live.

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For I am the Big Bad Wolf no more,

Put away the song, the stories, the lore,

I’ll always be a friend to you,

One who will protect, love, and be true.

Sincerely

Wolfie (The canine previously known as The Big Bad Wolf)

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Dear Big Bad Wolf,

Buzz Off.

Sincerely,

Little Red Riding Hood

p.s. I want my grandmother’s panties back, you freaking pervert.

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Steve Lance

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  • Jazzy 2 years ago

    This was both funny and well thought out. I loved that rhyme pattern. AAbb for most stanzas. I haven't done one like that, I typically do ABAB. I should try yours.

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    LOL, I loved this, and the ending is perfect! 😃🤗

  • Grz Colm3 years ago

    Wolfie and the panties - hysterical! So funny! 🤣

  • Kelley Zherzhi3 years ago

    I laughed so hard at her letter back. 😂😂 Can the Big Bad Wolf ever be recused from his life of eating grannies? Genius. Hope to see your name on the list!

  • Yep, didn’t see that ending.

  • Awesome ✨

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    hahahaha. Omg that ending. Fabulous.

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Fantastic!!! Loving it!!!💖💖💕

  • Lena Beana3 years ago

    Bahaha! I love this! The ending... fantastic!

  • Gerald Holmes3 years ago

    Love it. I am still laughing at that ending as I write.

  • Judey Kalchik 3 years ago

    Ha! Great ending!

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