Hero

My dad would tell me stories
And more oft’ than naught untrue
Bundled in my coverlet
Something I looked forward to

Of Kingdoms and Princesses
Unicorns, goblins and more
Magic potions, dark towers
Delightfully, fabled lore

The hero always returns
And every story he weaves
The dark knight is always felled
And the good guy never leaves

Now that I am fully grown
I have learned a thing or two
Daddy’s are only human
Because they can leave you too

White Knights are all now villains
No Prince is ever true blue
Poison apples do exist
The Hero is always you!

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