Love was in the air,
Until there was despair.
Oh, oh what to do?
Don't tell me that it was not so?I knew my good friend, Demi.
She had the hots for this one guy, Benny.
Sure he was sweet and cute, but was not ripe.
Dear reader, Benny preferred another as his type.That one was Alana,
Such a pretty and pristine thing like a piano.
They made a lovey-dovey couple!
But, there were two other people want them uncouple.Oh, oh, drama!
Daddy dearest sure caused trauma!
An arranged marriage between Benny and Demi.
One was all set, but the other was not ready.What to do?
Demi bid me adieu.
Harrison chased her.
He was no longer what Demi would prefer.Believe me, believe me!
When it came to love, I ended up being a busy bee.
One summer night had changed everything.
Aunt Tiana gave me, a special fairy ring.Love potion glowed pink inside the jewel.
Two drops in the eye can turn you into a love-sick fool.
I followed them in the dark.
I heard murmured whispers in the park.When I came closer, a mad idea popped in my head.
For once, I didn't think instead.
I acted out of impulse, my mistake.
My wish was to end people's heartache.Two drops on the closed eyes.
What I did was not very wise.
Instead of Demi, Alana fell for Harrison.
Oops, that was embarassing.I sprinkled love onto another heroine.
Before I knew it, two girls pined for Harrison.
This left Benny as mad as hell.
Exhaustion overcame them as they fell.Aunt Tiana and I used the antidote.
This was not a time to gloat.
When the sun rose up, all was right.
It was not a dream alright.
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Modern Midsummer
PoetryA modern poetic version of Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy. Please enjoy!