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Once upon a Time - The Big Bad Wolf

My name is Red Riding Hood I wear a crimson cape, sign of my fame,
It saves me from the big bad wolf, but Riding is my middle name.
As I strut through the woods, creatures cry, their hearts are breaking,
And the werewolves, I like to tempt, enroute, are here for my taking.

A basket I carry to grandma’s home, she’s gone away for a break,
Inside, the big bad wolf is house sitting, he eyes me greedy he’s a snake,
Three bears arrive with playing cards and shuffle up the deck,
Honestly I doubt them, am I about to lose my neck?

We play cards on the condition, loser will become the porridge cook,
Little do they know, grandma’s gone to Vegas, where she runs my betting book.
I won the game. Delicious porridge every morning made by yummy bear,
Greedy lust, all night long with the big bad werewolf in the bed we share.

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I'm grateful for any comments. I wanted to twist the story and give Red Riding Hood the vice she's always been missing :)
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The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

The poem presents an interesting and humorous twist on the classic tale of Red Riding Hood, incorporating elements of satire and modern references. Here are some suggestions for improvement:

1. Consistency in rhyme scheme: The poem seems to follow an AABB rhyme scheme in the first two stanzas, but deviates in the last stanza. To maintain consistency, consider revising the last stanza to follow the same rhyme scheme.

2. Rhythm and meter: The poem's rhythm is somewhat irregular, which can make it difficult to read smoothly. Consider revising the lines to have a more consistent meter, such as iambic pentameter or another suitable pattern.

3. Punctuation and capitalization: Some lines have inconsistent punctuation and capitalization. For example, the second line ends with a comma, while the fourth line ends with a period. Maintaining consistency in punctuation and capitalization will help improve the poem's readability.

4. Clarity: Some lines may be confusing to readers, such as "Greedy lust, all night long with the big bad werewolf in the bed we share." Consider rephrasing this line to make the meaning more apparent.

5. Imagery and word choice: The poem has some vivid imagery, but there is room for improvement. For example, "he eyes me greedy as a snake" could be rephrased to create a more striking image, such as "his eyes, like a snake's, filled with greed."

Overall, the poem offers a fresh and entertaining perspective on the Red Riding Hood story. By addressing the suggestions above, the poem can be further refined and its impact on readers enhanced.

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I needed a good laugh this morning. I used to tell my niece and nephews, what we called Uncle Guy's Twisted Bedtime Stories. While staying with my sister, they used to beg me for bedtime stories. Sometimes, they would get laughing and making so much noise, that my sis would throw me out of the room. "That is not what bedtime stories are supposed to do, riling them up, you are supposed to be calming them down"! Of course, there was no profanity or sex, but some things that were not exactly what bedtime tales were supposed to be. I love what you have done here! Yeah, I always thought that "Red" had a thing for that wolf. "Oh my, what big eyes you have, what a big nose you have, what a big... Well, you get the idea...
I guess that you might have trimmed the lines and made quatrains, but... I found this a delightful read, and I'm sure there will be others that feel the same way. Nice! ~ Geez.
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Thanks Geez, I never believed she was innocent, always struck me as a little tart running about the woods.

My sister used to tell me stories when I was a kid, she'd frighten the life out of me. And then, she let me read her library books when I was 10 or 11, the exorcist and Interview with a vampire are two I remember.

Thank you for the pointer regarding the length of the sentences. It was experimental on my part because I find my patterns and rhythms to be very similar.

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I love your twisted take on this old tale of Red Ridding hood and the wolf. the story always made me wonder which one was the predator and who was the real victim! granny seamed to be a hip old chick this is a great read! well done!

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Thank you Cat, for your comment. I enjoyed writing this one. It was fun to use established characters and tell a different tale. Ruby :)

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Hello, Ruby!
I agree with Geezer and Cat - a delightful read, and a great twist to the original! Hope Grandma makes it big in Vegas!
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Are some of my favorites to read and write. I believe I have written of Red's sister, Black Riding Hood a time or two. But then again, I've always had a thing for the Wolf...

~RoseBlack~

Thank you Rose. I know it's a little odd that as children we're told these tales and they remain within us into adulthood. I do beleive our fascination stems from our ealy years and our own development of understanding fairy tales when we were barely able to speak or express ourselves, maybe in our minds we changed them to fit our own narratives? I shall have a look for your Black Riding Hood. Ruby :)

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As I got older how fairy tales seemed less magical and the dark adult undertones and realities played out as I experienced life. Maybe our interpretation as we get older is based on what we have lived through. While the wolf is a stalker, predator and depicted as a serial killer...there is something that attracts people....perhaps it is their beauty...strength and apparent charm at first glance...

~RoseBlack~

A clever twist on the fairy tale!
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Thank you Lavender, I'm very pleased with myself, nearly as much as Red Riding Hood was. Ruby :) xx

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I had to laugh at this very twisted tale.

The power of our language can and will change the world.
Successively until our languages become one!

Thank you for your read and comment. I'm glad you laughed, we all need more laughter. Ruby :) xx

Give and grow - let's raise our verses together. I'm happy to comment on your work and appreciate a comment on mine.

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