Once Upon A Time

Once Upon A Time 07/08/07

Once upon a time in a far off land,

A girl waited

For Prince Charming, Shrek, or Mr. Darcy

To sweep her off her feet.

“Problem!” cried the girl-

I lack that Cinderella grace or

Beautiful Bell’s tiny waist.

I don’t have magic fairies like Aurora

Or seven Stylists like Snow White…

Waiting for me is one never-ending fight.

While Wendy’s got spirit, I just get down

Because I can’t seem to grasp my prince or my crown.

Though Tink’s magic dust helps some girls fly,

My ship is stuck,

Bogged down in disguise,

Anchored in Never Never Land.

My love life is paused-

Uh, actually it never started.

I’m waiting. Oh, waiting…

Amidst the interminable silence.

Waiting, Wait, Waiting, inwardly vying.

Heart beating and looking

No broomstick for flying.

If I could just be Elizabeth,

Middle name after all.

Then maybe wait waiting would eventually stall.

Not looks at first glance,

Outstretched Darcy’s steadying hand…

She outwitted the slump, done waiting her demand.

But I’m sick of waiting too…

With nothing in between-

Heart locked in my tower,

Chained with stifling beats.

Some say I should be happy,

All on my own…

But on my own; tired of pretending,

Imagining he’ll eventually come-

Pretending he’ll sit beside me or

Ask me to dance.

Like Fiona, half beauty, half broken, I’m through. I’m done

I just want a chance!

If I am the princess who must help love along,

I’d head out right now to search through the throngs.

But where is my North to orient love’s path?

Where do I begin on this unplottable map?

Once upon a time…

In an all too close land…