There was a great variety of life under the bridge.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff thought they owned it, but they didn’t. There was a family of trolls who hid during the day, but emerged after dark to chase the goats away and terrorize the neighborhood.
However, they had to watch out for Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and even Baby Bear. Bears weren’t afraid of anything, and Papa was impressive.
Two people were different. Rose Red and Rose White tended whatever flowers they could nurture into life, and were kind to everyone.
Too bad the others didn’t follow their example.
Just Writing! 
Oh I love this. Very sweet and makes you think.
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Thanks, Louise. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m not sure why, but it’s leaving me unsatisfied. I may have to write another for this week 🙂
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A secret world under the bridge, wonderful – if a little dangerous it seems!
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In real life, from what I see in the news, living under a bridge can indeed be dangerous. But there are whole communities there, so maybe there is safety in numbers.
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Nice world building.
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It seems that all communities where ever they live can be divided
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Yes. In a palace or under a bridge.
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A lovely tale Granonine. I was reminded of the same fairy tale, but didn’t manage as comprehensive a story as you did. Nicely told!
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Thank you!
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I took these people as a metaphor for the people who actually live under bridges – all sorts.
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Yes, you’re right. I still feel dissatisfied with it, though, not sure why.
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I think you covered most of our childhood heroes there!
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I thinks so 🙂 Surprising how many came to mind as I wrote.
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Dear Linda,
There are all kinds of people in this world. To quote Rodney King, “Why can’t we all just get along?” Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle.
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I thought I saw some bits of toilet tissue (evidence of the bears). Those being kind often go unnoticed.
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Those Charmin ads are so silly. “Cause my hiney’s clean! I’m Charmin clean.” Good grief.
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What a lovely story. I don’t know why you feel dissatisfied with it.
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I don’t either, Clare. That’s why I’ve left it alone. Maybe one of those perfectionistic moments 🙂
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A little Shrek-ish microcosm. That would be a homeless encampment i wouldnt mind taking my kids to, if they were still kids.
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Perhaps if they scatter a few flower seeds here and there, things will start to get better.
Click to read my FriFic tale!
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That’s a good idea 🙂
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Loved this fairy tale, Linda.
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what a fairy tale indeed. i truly enjoyed reading it. well done.
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Thank you. Much appreciated.
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Who knew all that was going on under the bridge. I will have to look more closely from now on. Nicely told.
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Thanks. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
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There is a whole city of different types of people living under the bridge. Nice story of life emerging out of unusual places.
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Thanks, Abhijit 🙂
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Sounds quite crowded under there and a fair bit of friction. I hope the others can learn from Rose Red and Rose White.
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Would be nice, wouldn’t it.
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I enjoyed that, all our fairytales in one. 🙂
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Ah, and so beneath the bridge there are many myths and fairy tales – all true of course.
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Of course 🙂
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Very nice take on the prompt and loved having all my childhood companions under one roof 🙂
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Thanks, Dahlia.
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Lovely gathering of some fine characters. Just don’t mess with that big bear. Thoroughly enjoyed your take.
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A whole community under the bridge and watch out for those trolls. Lovely story! =)
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Thanks, Brenda 🙂
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If you bring in all the characters into the same tale there will never be a happy ever after…
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True. It would be difficult to do, when you start counting up all the fairy tale/folk tale/nursery rhyme characters!
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A community of fairy tale folk, I love it. Good stuff.
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I enjoyed how you incorporated these characters into one story.
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Absolutely love it Linda. Very imaginative piece.
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