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//__**Sir Dan: The Man in a Can**__//
by. Steve S. There once was a man named Sir Dan. **1** He was a shining knight in a can. He lived in a castle on a hill, So was given to him through a will. One day, as a sword he did carry, **5** He thought” Hey, I should go out and marry.” After all, a castle wasn't fun without another to share. Not including the servants because they were boring as a pear. And so, he set off in search of a girl. One that, he hoped, he would not drive to hurl. **10** He searched up and down the countryside, Not seeing the peasants run and hide. He was so distracted by thoughts of love's sway That he did not notice they were in his way. Soon enough, he was crossed by a proverbial black cat **15** And, lo and behold, he was hit in the face with a bat. Not the baseball kind, the kind that flies around. Sir Dan fell off of his horse and hit the ground. “Oh, I'm so sorry,”, said a voice, “That was just my little bat Joyce.” **20** “Why would anyone”, said Dan, unmaimed, “Go adopt a bat and make it named.” This girl, for that is what she was, Gave him a look and said “Just cause.” She was clearly insane, that much was for sure **25** But this is what he was he was looking for, Dan Sir. And so, he asked her “What is your name?” She said “I am Claire, the good and tame.” “Well Claire,” Dan said remounting his horse, “I am Sir Dan, the mighty, of course. **30** Dan took Claire's hand and asked, quite bluntly, “Would you consider marrying me?” Claire stepped back and her face grew red hot. She looked at Dan and said, “Sure, why not?” “A wise decision”, Dan spoke, “We'll be happily wed **35** As long as you promise to keep your bat off my head.” So they went to Dan's castle and had bread and tea, While nearby, another looked on with envy. This girl was Denise, the sister of Claire, And Claire's good fortune she could not bear. **40** All her life, she had wanted a man. If only she had first met Sir Dan. “Wait”, she thought, “There might still be a way To break those two up and make my day.” So she paid visit to a certain friend of the King's. **45** The wizard, Merlon, who had all sots of strange things. She knew him well too, though she wasn't a fan, But she needed his magic to best Sir Dan. In his store she found, for her vanity, An elixir of immortality. **50** So she bribed Merlon then, it wasn't so hard. She merely told him the name of a good bard. So, with elixir in hand, Denise plotted and she planned. She found Sir Dan outside his castle, **55** And went to him to cause a hassle. “Sir Dan”, she said, “I heard you were getting married. But it's a great task. No greater has been carried. There's an alternative, a much better one, For I brought you this potion form Merlon. **60** If you drink it, you will be healthy and never die And you can forever enjoy your castle up high.” But Sir Dan shook his head, And with feeling he said, “Claire may be batty but I love her. **65** You can keep your holy elixir.” “WHAT!?” Denise screamed, her voice filled with strife, “How could you turn down eternal life?” She huffed and she puffed and with great anger she spoke, “Fine then! I'll drink it instead and I hope you choke!” **70** Unfortunately for her, the bottle she had misread. It was elixir of death, not life, and Denise fell down dead. The next day in the castle hall, Sir Dan and Claire were bonded in love. And forever since, the two lived together in their castle above. **74

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