Tell me your secrets of old

Of magic times in distant lands

Before my heart grows cold 

Tell me while I understand.

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Tales of the valiant and brave

Princesses and castles long gone

Plenty of heroes and occasional knave

Sit with me quietly and I’ll go on.

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Magicians and jesters 

And all in between

Evil princes that pester

Great kings that might have been.

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Sorcery and witchcraft ate afoot

Watch out where you move and see

One bad step and your journeys’s moot

You be all trapped instead of free.

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Not all witches are evil or bad

Some cast nice magic spells 

While others may drive you mad

With only time can you tell.

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Swordsman and maidens everywhere

Countless battles and wars fought

Treasure and riches beyond compare 

Life and death as destiny’s wrought.

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Persons poor, humble, and proud 

Beginnings so harsh they’re barely alive

Triumphant trumpet fanfares aloud 

Just open your ears and close your eyes.

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Maidens sporting ethereal gowns 

Knights in armor non-discreet

Dressed for battle, many pounds  

A battle ax, now they’re complete.

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The stories are long and vivid too 

Written over hundreds of years 

Knowing them all are a privileged few

Most have gone on to eternity I fear.

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Giants, goblins, elves, and dwarfs

Have their part in the stories as well

Mystical creatures of every sort

Some heavenly, while others from hell.

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Amulets, necklaces, and rings 

There value one cannot comprehend

Golden bobbles and other things

All these treasures make your mind bend.

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Pay a tribute to the oracles for truth

Only in the currency of gold 

Lacking this wisdom denies you, soothe

Or any other answer they could tell.

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Find a place comfortable and soft

Enjoying all tales and their spin

In a warm bedroom or a cozy loft 

Open the pages, and let’s begin…

-AAA 09/27/2024