fairy tales don't end at the threshold.
and the cold isn't as cold with Prince Charming
showing you the other half of his charm.
arm yourself with passion tonight
and fight your inhibitions.
for there are no more conditions.
and, once you shower off the fireplace ash,
I'll explain to you many things a glass slipper
is good for besides leaving behind
for this Prince to find
(if you don't mind)
and I know you won't.
so scrub off the grime
and the young lady doubts.
the woman emerges
from her cocoon
(tonight) to make more fantastic memories
than in any Grimm book of antiquities.


copyright William F. DeVault (wfdv)