The Conjuror 2.
Today we’ll turn to fairy-tale,
to ‘Once Upon A Time’;
the thought of ‘Happily Ever After’
isn’t viewed as such a crime.
You’ll see it in the distance,
an image of such power,
the royal palace calls to you
with those banners, moat and tower.
Look there, in the garden,
do you see the handsome prince;
he hands to her a flower
but just ignore the wince.
This is a place of romance
and of love that remains true,
perhaps a concept just so alien
to one that is like you.
The king and queen are really kind,
their wealth and joy they share;
it really is a happy place
for those who do dwell there.
Remember now just who I am,
a magician of the mind,
and the fact of the reality
is very hard to find.
The castle has a dungeon,
and inside there prisoners dwell,
the castle that they do perceive --
one that is a living hell.
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Surely this is not you in pic..for she hides not behind the cat...Still trying to steal my story I see...Get creative ...find your own story...and the prince isn't a prince..if he falls for the evil witch.. He is but a foundling...a product of her mind..
The writing is very good this time. Truly amazed.
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Nika, you might be deluded enough to believe you invented 'Once Upon A Time' and 'Happily Ever After' but I can assure you that you didn't.
It must come as a big surprise to you to actually read some poetry!
Love the twist at the end, excellent, Hull!
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Thanks for reading, Mike.
All is not what it appears to be! Intrigued, Hully! Great second one of three!
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Thanks, Sue. That was the general idea until someone decided to pervert the meanings.
Another beautiful scene, minding the dungeon, of course. The pic is wonderful! I'd love to visit a place like that. A king and queen who share their wealth? A fairy tale, indeed. ;) Nevertheless, a happy place to live. But it's what lies beneath the surface that always matters.
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That's what this trilogy was all about really, smoke and mirrors, and the truth that beauty can hide. Thanks so much for giving this a read, Jeff.
I am amazed by how wonderful this turned out, Hully :) I love this one!
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Thanks, jaylisbeth, both for reading and commenting.
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