Untidy, unkempt hair <br />A creased muddy dress <br />Old socks dusty shoes <br />Tears running down <br />Her unwashed face <br />The child was a real mess <br /> <br />A kindly lady passed by <br />Bending down she <br />Whispered something <br />To the little girl which <br />Brought a smile to her <br />Tear stained grubby face <br /> <br />Happily reaching out for <br />Her outstretched hand <br />The child left only to return <br />Well scrubbed in clean clothes <br />Clutching tightly her gift <br />A bunch of bright red ribbons <br /> <br />When asked what happened <br />She said the lady told her that <br />The magic ribbons would shine <br />Everytime she washed her hair <br />And she would look as pretty as <br />Little Red Riding Hood<br /><br />Sandra Martyres<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-bunch-of-red-ribbons/
