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** The Witch and the Child **
by Paul Once upon a time .1 In a world so sublime There was a Prince His name was Vince He was good with a lance .5 But could also dance He had long flowing hair And his rule was so fair But one problem arose What his kingship oppose .10 He was good with sward and knife But he still had no wife If he found himself a Queen In his favor the public would lean One day riding along the river .15 He saw a woman who made him quiver Her name was Marie She filled his heart with glee Soon enough the wedding was set Everyone was invited sure to bet .20 All but one who was left out The Witch of the forest without a doubt Was upset She told her pet "They’ll rue the day .25 I’ll make them pay" She worked day and night to make a spell To make their lives a living hell The wedding day came What a moment for fame .30 As the ceremony went The witch hid in a vent And right before they kissed A black cat hissed And out popped the witch .35 She called “you nasty litch Today’s the day! Now you will pay!” She cast the spell And down Marie fell .40 As the witch disappeared The crowd revered What could it mean? No one could have seen That after nine months lame .45 No child came The witch reappeared And as the smoke cleared The awful hag In her hand a bag .50 Exclaimed “my curse No, nothing is worse” The king then stated “Well now we have mated Our love is to strong .55 So now your curse be gone” The witch ran with fleet She knew she had been beat For when the power of love is tall Its power trumps all .60

[|courtly love] [|medieval magic]

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prince by[|cenz] witch by [|Hljod.Huskona]

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