I knew Yeh Xian would prevail the moment
Her dying mother loved her.
What greater magic,
Could guide her hands and footsteps?
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(A/N: Two things about this poem: The first is that Yeh Xian is an ancient Chinese tale that has been called one of the earliest known Cinderella-type stories. The second is that read one way, I think this poem is fact. Read the other way, it's facetious. I'm not sure which way I like it best).
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The Fairytale Wakes
PoetryOnce upon a time is now. A poetry collection celebrating and subverting fairytales.
