The Princess and the Absent Prince

THE PRINCESS AND THE ABSENT PRINCE
A fairy story in a poem

Once upon a time, in a land far far away
Or at least, that's how most fairy stories begin
There was a princess, alone and all-forgotten, who was waiting
Day by day she'd sit in, longing for her Prince Charming

Today he will come.

She imagined what it would be like to be swept off her feet
And then carried away, giggling, to meet
Her new kingdom, a palace standing proud and tall
And he would be someone who would never let her fall

And when he comes, I will ask: What took you so long?

She watched flowers bloom and watched them die
Saw the seasons blur into one endless sigh
Until a year became a long day, and a decade a month
Yet, her hope went on, unwavering, unsunk

I had almost given up, waiting for you.

Riches, comfort and happiness. How she longed for it all
And so, the princess went on dreaming and wishing
Oblivious that she was left with absolutely nothing
But the dusty cobwebs worlds of childhood dreams
And until today, she is still waiting, it seems

But I always knew you would save me.


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In life, you have to fight to get what you want. It could be for
studies, for sport or art, or love. Nothing will happen if you don't
pick yourself up and make an effort.

Just my life philosophy.

So yay, I finally managed a rhyming poem. It's (more than a little awkward) but I'm fairly satisfied with it - the whole thing about being unable to move on with life and help yourself, and just sitting around theme.