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Roy and the Witch of Endor
by Ann C. There once was a knight named Roy 1 Who brought to the kingdom great joy. He fought monsters and dragons with glee, Winning to him was, well, super easy.

But one problem he had that twas big, 5 His nose resembled the snout of a pig. Under his helmet our hero did hide, Comments to him were often quite snide. Lonely and ashamed he spent nights alone, And far from the kingdom he often would roam. 10 One day, Roy thought to ask help from she in the know So he loaded his steed with bags full of dough. And sojourned to Endor, After having a bender, To seek a witch who lived down in a dell. 15 Still hung over, Roy from his proud horse fell Out of his saddle and into a ditch. Suddenly before him appeared that witch. “Up!” she cried, “Your nose ain’t so bad. Much worse has stricken many a lad.” 20

“Old Mother Endor,” replied Roy the Knight, “Do not make light of my sad plight, But do that voodoo that you do so well And fix my pig’s nose with one of your spells!” “You’ll have to pay dearly O noble one, 25 Cause working this magic ain’t so easily done. Merlin, Arthur’s wizard of old, Enchanted my charms and turned them all cold. You must pay him his fee Or I can’t do nothin’ you see.” 30 “Merlin won’t help!” Roy did pout, “He’s the one who gave me this cursed snout. For the Queen turned her eyes with lust on me And Arthur gave way to his raw jealousy.” The witch did reply after some meditation, 35 Grabbing his hand without hesitation: “Roy, you must go in search of the Holy Pale That bucket will cure your schnozz without fail!” Roy sighed and at the witch batted his eyes, “O Lady of Endor I can not tell a lie, 40 I can’t bear to travel away from your side. Could you love me as I am? Part pig, but mostly man!” The witch shook her head and dropped his hand, “Roy this was not at all what I had planned. 45 Son, I’m old enough to be your grandmother, And besides I must confess…err, there is another, A lover I have with a schnozzle that’s normal And we have a date for next week’s Formal.” Anon, Roy did accept the witch’s well-wishes, 50 And stayed for dinner eating many fine dishes.

They agreed to remain the best of friends, She reminded Roy that having a snout was no sin, For his heart was true and his actions were bold, And he could do some good with all of his gold. 55 Soon Roy left and returned to King Arthur’s court, Where he proudly displayed his nose with a snort. He started a foundation to support those in need, And calls for help he did always heed. And though he never loved save but the witch, 60 He no longer crawled around like a pig in a ditch!

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