The Classics by Ishani Agrawal

Follow the trail of breadcrumbs

Wherever or whenever they may lead.

What are you wondering? 

What questions do you have?

Look left and right. The answer may be there.

Who do you see as you walk?

Is it Hansel or Gretel,

The creators of your path?

They are the invisible guides as you walk. 

The compass that you hold was once

Little Red’s, and the stars above

Only shine at the command of the Evil Queen’s mirror.

Up ahead, a murder is eating the stones 

that make up your way. 

Fear not, young traveler,

for a clever weaver has spun a string of gold from straw

So you will never get lost.

As the sky begins to darken and clouds

begin to huddle into a wolly flock,

just when it begins to look Grimm

a little light from the Juniper Tree will 

Save you in your time of need.

Look around once more, your breadcrumb road

where dangers cannot take hold

And magic cannot be overlooked

and a humble story is always ready to be 

at your service.