Rethinking Life

Red…

Red was never afraid in the forest
she was friends with the wolves
they had known her
since she was a child
after her grandmother crossed over
Red continued to go into the forest
bringing the wolves cookies
and other delicious treats
she found them beautiful
and friendly
sometimes
she stayed the night
sleeping in the pile they made
with their bodies
she would pet them
as she started to dream
and they would let her
protecting her in the darkness
Red’s mother was fine
with her daughter’s relationship
with the wolves
since she did the same thing
when she was growing up
she knew the wolves were safe
loving and kind
and she knew they would keep
human predators
away
for good
no second chances
there were no wood cutters
no researchers
or human males
allowed in the forest
and that made for a
sweet and gentle life
and if a few wolves slept by the fireplace
during the winter
that was okay
with Red and her mother
if medical attention was needed
the wolves came to their cottage
to be healed
trust
was never doubted
loyalty
and love
were simply givens
and they all lived
happily ever after
❤️

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