Shuffle closer little one I have a tale to tell
Of golden hordes and dragons offers to save the lives of men
But just as surely will you hear the souls that they do sell
Laugh as you wish at monsters lurking in a den
Be not too certain that I jest so heed me very well
Shuffle closer little one this is a fairy tale
But have you heard the fae folk passed on as pretty stories?
Or can you hear warning bells as their ships set a sail
Feel they’ll conquer all return puffed up and glorious
Be not so certain that I lie or serve the people best
Shuffle closer little one your eyes are e’er so wide
You look at me with painful wounded eyes
Sure the dragon was evilly wicked inside
The folks you thought wee faeries gleeful as the great beast dies
Be careful what you see my child is always to be believed
The dragon fought for common good
These fae folk their own goals
Neither wrong in their own minds eye
Look closely at the glistening coals
As their union it now dies
Shuffle closer little one and learn before the night is through
That what you see in front of you is exactly as it seems
Look once, twice maybe thrice
Until you’re sure as you can be
Don’t be willing to make that blind jump
For something you can’t feel
Shuffle closer little one learn the lesson well
I know you do trust me now
But I can hear it clanging madly that life ending bell
You must see this is your end my child take a bow
Ailsa
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