Once I had a dream
Not as noble as ‘King’s
Yet it filled me with joy and
Gave my hopes - ‘Wings’
I dreamt of a gleaming castle
tucked in a picturesque village
With a flowing adjascent river
to compliment the royal image
A garden full of flowers
blooming away in glory
Love-seat next to the rose bush
hiding many love stories
Champagne-flowing fountain
and a crystal chandelier
Prince Charming's entry
with much pomp and regal air
I dreamt of a heavenly ball
where I was ‘the chief ballerina’
That magical dance with the prince
transformed me into Cinderella
The midnight clock struck
just when we tried to kiss
Background score screeched
a maddening slimy ‘hiss’
When the reality came crashing
found no garden, palace, or ball
Was holding an ordinary broom-stick
in a bid to clean my hall
Oh Baby, what a dampner!!!
Copyright: Shukla Banik
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