Goldilocks outguessed the best, 
had her porridge and her chair.

And she took the bed of her choosing 
when there was none to spare.

A tiny spoon of silver 
and a mouth too, often fed.

A crown her one and only goal 
and "I want" is all she said.

Goldilocks outguessed the best, 
a thief in someone's home.

Filled her belly and her needs 
with all she thought they owned.

But, when the Bears returned home 
to find their goodness gone,

Well, Goldilocks outguessed herself 
and the bed she rested on!

May 1971
By Linda A. Copp ©