A Walk in Deep Green Wood

Which way do I go?

Two roads there were in deep green wood

I knew not which to choose

So I scratched my groggy head

And took a shot of booze

 

Left or right, I didn’t know

But wanted to be fair

And so that whiskey bottle

I tossed into the air

 

It landed pointing somewhat left

And gave so-so direction

To the path that was the best

Or close enough, I reckon

 

Stumbling down that grassy way

I fired up my ol’ bong

But when I saw the zombie horde

I knew I'd chosen wrong

 

Hey, you zombies, go away

And do not eat my brain

I meant to take the other path

Not dead meat lover's lane

 

A gruesome dinner, I became

And soon the lights went off

I swear the one who ate the most

Looked like Robert Frost

Author's Note

I don't know what's wrong with me. Too much Monty Python, I guess.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Well Sam you brought both Monty Python and Robert Frost to the fore with this write. I am a fan of both. So faced with that division in the road and not being sure which direction to take, a swig of the hard stuff helps? I enjoyed this zombie write and it's gruesomeness :)

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you, Chris. Sure... hard stuff always helps us make good decisions. (I'm lying)

[SweetNutmeg]

Very silly! I love it. I feel a bit of frustration with Frost, lol, that damn road in the wood? Zombies can make any story better. Thank you Sam, that was fun.

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. I'm glad it was fun for you.

[Betty Hermelee]

Well, I have sometimes taken the wrong path and got a hitch back to my car, but this sounds like very dark humor.. winding up in a bull/ cattle farm where you are dead meat is quite scary. You always start out very quietly and simple, then the crescendo builds to a crash landing!!! I still love your writing!!!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Betty. Everyone should write at least one poem about zombies, don't you think? (I'm kidding)

[Betty Hermelee]

Absolutely! I love it😇

[john l smith]

I see you are somewhat gruesome toosome
I'd say it is time for another halloween haunt or a gory story or two
Great write
John

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, John. I hope we don't scare ourselves.

[Great Aunt Astri]

Well, you got it off your chest, and I expect it made you feel better. But it is a pretty good parody on that poem of Frosts. I liked it!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. I got my silliness from Dad.

[Norman 223]

Another Monty Python fan. These youngsters don't know what they missed, Sam.......but then maybe you wrote some of the scripts.....just a thought!!!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you, Norman. Yes, I've always loved those guys.

[Dave]

Sam - pleze - don't let them eat too much of that
creative brain of yourn. I'd miz it terrbly.

Take care - Dave

[Samuel Dickens]

I'm gonna super-glue my motorcycle helmet on! Thanks, Dave.

[Dave]

You are absolutely toooooo much1 Thank goodness!

Take care - Dave

[Jason Sans]

If Monty Python had any contribution to the masterpiece then I must binge watch it immediately!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. Definitely, I have to count MP as a strong influence on my strange humor.

[Jason Sans]

Then they must be required viewing because your strange writing is very refreshing.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

That walk in the green wood somehow became dark very suddenly but funny too. I'm always a fan of dark humor though, used to love the Adams Family.

[Carol Cashes]

Dear God, that's some funny s**t, right there! You are a true story teller even in rhyme! I'd be envious, but, I really, really like you, so I can only be proud to know you. I needed this after some of the sad-a*s poetry I've read since I've been back. THANK YOU!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you, Miz Carol. I'm glad to have caused a smile.