15. Into the Woods We Walk (Musical)

Two shadows in the darkness, Two hearts against the cold… A tale begins in whispers, A story old and bold… Hunger drove them from their home, Tears upon a broken dawn. Through the forest, hand in hand, Two children carried on. The trees were tall like monuments, The night a velvet blaze— But hope still burned inside them Like a lantern’s trembling haze. **Into the woods we walk, Where stars refuse to fall. Fear may take our breath, But love will stand tall. Hänsel, hold the line, Gretel, keep the flame— Together we survive, Together we remain.** Breadcrumbs vanished one by one, Swallowed by the forest floor. Echoes danced between the trunks, Like warnings from before. Yet deeper still they wandered, ’Til a house of sugar gleamed— A shining, wicked promise From the darkness softly screamed. **Into the woods we walk, Where stars refuse to fall. Fear may take our breath, But love will stand tall. Hänsel, hold the line, Gretel, keep the flame— Together we survive, Together we remain.** The witch with eyes of Emders, Voice as sweet as poisoned gold, Locked Hänsel in a cage of fear, Left Gretel brave and bold. Her heartbeat like a war drum, Her courage fierce and bright— She pushed the witch to burning ash, Turned darkness into light. Hänsel whispered softly, “Are we lost or are we free?” Gretel took his shaking hands, And said, “Just walk with me.” The forest bowed before them, The shadows stepped aside— Two children forged in fire, Now walking in their pride. They found the path to daylight, Where their father cried with joy. Forgiveness wrapped around them Like a gift no lie could destroy. From ashes rose a future, From sorrow grew their song— For even in the deepest woods, Love always stays strong. **Into the woods we walked, Where stars refused to fall— But side by side we fought, And love outshone it all, Hänsel, take my hand, Gretel, speak my name— Together we were lost… Together home again.** Two shadows in the forest, No longer cold or small… For love can break a curse, And love can break a fall…