One, two, three, four, five, six, seven
Lined up the goat kids one by one
"Listen to my instructions", bleated the mommy
None paid attention except the youngest Tommy!
"I am going to the market to buy some cakes
Lock the door and be in your place
I will knock the door 'Tak, Tak, Tak'
And you must open the door on the third 'Tak'"!
"Bye", said the mommy and left to the town
Behind the doors, the kids went up and down
They jumped and bleated with pomp and joy
Until they heard 'knock' 'knock' 'knock'!
They fought with each other to open the door
And refused to listen to the youngest goat
'Wwwwwwwoooofff' pounced the hungry wolf
"You must quench my lunch", said the proud self!
Trembling with fear, escaped the kids
Under the tables, chairs and couch they froze
They held their breath and swallowed saliva
Like the plants that struggle with damaged stomata!
One, two, three, four, five and six
"Where did he escape, the smart and the youngest?"
Whined the wolf in anger and hunger
"Come out and assemble, you're all in danger"
Hiding in the garden, he thought and thought
He - the youngest Tommy blinked and blinked
Jumping over the bushes so bold and dare
He quickly ran to the grandfather bear!
"Tommy, my child", he took him in his arms
The grandfather bear hugged him in warmth
"Need your help", cried the little one
"Am there", "Am there", the bear assured its done!
Ages ago, the grandfather goat had helped the bear
Thus the grandfather bear is so grateful ever
Its great and wise to help each other
We must always be ready to share and care!
'Thud Thud Thud', stomped the big bear
On hearing this, the wolf shivered in fear
Jumping quickly, it disappeared into the forest
The kids now relaxed and took little rest
"Listen to your parents, follow their instructions
For you are too young to take decisions
To the youngest kid, everyone showered appreciation
The mommy goat returned, felt proud and thankful
Everyone now ate the cakes tummy full!
Padmapriya Suresh is a poet, blogger, Story writer and storyteller. She has written her poems and stories across various online platforms. She also writes in her pen name 'Kamali Suresh'. She has authored two
books "AVATAR' and 'NALINI' which are available in Kindle. Her works are also published in anthologies. She has done online storytelling and has also performed storytelling in All India Radio - Chennai,
Anna Centenary Library, Greater Chennai Corporation, etc., Writing and Storytelling has been her passion and she always strives to learn from every opportunity.
Padmapriya Suresh's Storytelling can be seen at
Padmapriya Suresh's writings can be seen at
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