The Cabin in the Woods

A guy walking in the woods encounters a girl from his dreams. (From my short story of the same name.) -- Awarded BRONZE BADGE OF HONOUR in the "Rhyming Poems Only" writing contest.

 

 

  

 

“The Cabin In The Woods -- The Poem”

by Ralph Proenza

(Inspired by the story of the same name)

 

 

 

Deep in a forest, with fog all around,
The chipmunks were hunting, with nary a sound.

The tree limbs above were tightly in grasp;

The canopy held, but the quiet held fast.

The thick forest scent was both earthy and fragrant;

My senses now full where before they were vacant.

 

The soft crooked path did make a sharp turn.

Tho' a mystery was there…I saw no concern.

 

An adventure did wait 'round that new curvy bend,

Something breath-taking…my heart to suspend.

 

There appeared a small CABIN --- made out of stone,

That stood there so quiet…mysterious…alone.

 

From somewhere within, I heard a sweet voice.

Her voice was like nectar and made me rejoice!

 

With no hesitation, I walked through the door,

My emotions resounding … I could not ignore.

 

But the girl just inside was familiar to me!

Her beauty and sweetness now all I could see.

 

She was the ONE I HAD SEEN IN THAT DREAM

That made my heart flutter, and bust at its seam.

 

How could this be?  I asked myself this.

Was I still dreaming, and could not dismiss?

 

Then, my hand she gently did grasp

My heart skipped a beat as I let out a gasp!

 

Alas, it did seem,

We had met in that dream.

 

Our lips lightly touched, and our fate firmly set

With this, my Dream Goddess, which I had just met.

 

This unplanned adventure not lacking the more,

That my spirit took flight as with wings, it did soar.

 

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Author's Note

I wrote a short fantasy story originally (by the same name) and published it as an 'eBook' on Smashwords.com . That inspired me to compose this poem at a later time.

Reviews

[billyjf]

I like your use of exclamation marks to show excitement. I felt some lines were a bit redundant. I also really like the theme of fantasy.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Interesting rhyming piece about literally finding the love of your dreams. This piece is a lilting and uplifting piece!

[Ralph Proenza (Docralph)]

Thank you, John, for your kind words.

[Ralph Proenza (Docralph)]

Thank you, William F.