The Wolf at the Door

Tristan Robert Lange

“Please! O pretty please, let me come inside,”
Said the tall, lone gray-haired wolf as a plea.
“Not by the hair on our chinny-chin’s hide!”
 
To the wolf, the pigs’ voices were a chide
That stung as harsh as a man o’ war sea.
“Please! Pretty please, O let me come inside,”
 
The wolf’s voice came out louder, more in stride.
But the pigs would not budge at this poor plea.
“Not by the hair on our chinny-chin’s hide!”
 
The wolf, in fear, howled out with tears undried,
But it sounded much like a growl set free.
“O Please! I will freeze, let me come inside!”
 
The growl of desperation could not hide—
The pigs held their own biases with glee,
“Not by the hair on our chinny-chin’s hide!”
 
The wolf, at a loss, forced to face their chide,
Threatened to blow their houses to the sea,
“Please! I will freeze and die, let me inside!”
“Not by the hair on our chinny-chin’s hide!”
 
And so, the defeated wolf left and cried,
Because the pigs would not hear his poor plea .
Their own biases and hatred inside,
Caused them to miss the friend God had supplied.
 
© 2024 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
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  • orchidee

    Ahh, keeping the wolf from the door? Would wolves eat pigs, if they had let the wolf in?!

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Not in this tale! LOL! In reality?...😱 Thank you for reading and commenting, my friend!

    • TobaniNataiella

      A very valid lesson told in this entertaining poem, enjoyed the read, thank you

    • sorenbarrett

      It is often hard to tell the difference between charity and self preservation, between truth and lies, those that intend us harm and those that need our help. My wife said she is not taking that chance, she gives rides to anyone on the highway day or night.

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Indeed! You've hit the nail on the head. And wow, talk about walking the walk! Good for her...though I can imagine that to be nerve-racking. LOL! Thank you, friend, for your time and feedback. Always appreciated! ❤️🙏

      • Neville



        Not everything is what it may seem .. some things need to appear as something else in order to survive .. whilst other things thrive only by being themselves .. or by virtue of their reputation .. maybe .. Neville

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Indeed. Astute observation, my friend. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts! Much appreciated! ❤️🙏

        • Thad Wilk

          👍👍
          Grrrr8 read thought
          provoking too! 🤔
          Never know till it's
          too late sometimes
          what the other will do!
          These days it's better
          to be safe than sorry! 😔
          Loved this, thanks for sharing! ❤️
          B res t regards ✌️ Thad

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            Why, thank you Thad for the read and the thoughts! I always am thankful for you and your visits my friend! Thanks for stooping by! 🖤🐺



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