gasping
out of breath
blisters on feet
from sharp pebbles
ghostly shadows
at every turn
trees laden with shiny wet leaves
scattered
mingled with crumbs
on the forest floor
hopes of getting home
vanishing
in spite of Hansel's
empty reassurances
that all will be OK
How chilling! A wonderful use of the words.
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the prompt. Gretel should have known better.
ReplyDeleteExcellently sinister!
ReplyDeleteI like this. Its briefness adds to the suspense.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you ended this + the art!! Great job.
ReplyDeletePebbles and shadows go good together. I love the Hansel and Gretal story. What drama.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Cressida! The pace of it is perfect.
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