The Peasant and the Devil: The Unwritten Ending
Once upon a time, there was a crafty and far-sighted peasant. Anyone with a parent who read them a copy of "Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales" as a child knows the tale of the farmer who bested the Devil in a game of wits. However, I happen to know what became of the farmer after the fairy tale ends. You see, dear reader, all legends and myths have a basis in truth, but once a dozen or so generations of story-tellers come and go, all having added their own little twists and embellishments and sensitivities, things tend to get hidden or disappear altogether. That is when folks of good authority (such as yours truly) come out of the woodwork to set things straight.
Comments (5)
That is most of the times the most intense scene of a movie; I'm always waiting for someone to come and save. Great Job with the Haiku 🤝✨
This is deep and intense. Feels like a whole story in just a few lines!
Short, sharp, and so powerful! A heroic moment captured in just a few words—hits hard, but leaves you grateful.
I like it! I always love a rescue story ❤️😊
Oh, wow....wasn't expecting the last line. Powerfully packed haiku.