Fairy Tales

The Kingdom

Once upon a time,

There was a beautiful kingdom hidden by mountains.

It was a pleasant place, an exciting journey

And people flocked by thousands.

The landscape was breathtaking, forests and meadows

Dotted with great cities and villages alike.

Plenty of food and fellowship,

Who could honestly dislike?

The people were a merry folk,

At night they danced and sang.

Always had a peaceful sleep

Till morning bells all rang.

Everything seemed perfect

In that realm so wonderful.

So you'd probably never think

This tale could be so terrible.

Another king, far away,

His heart held wickedness and spite.

His kingdom wasn't beautiful

It was a sore to the sight.

A dark realm of monsters

And foul people at his call.

He deemed the gorgeous kingdom bad,

At his hand it would fall.

He gathered up his soldiers

And marched forth to start a war.

It would not be enough to win,

Oh no, he wanted more.

The people never saw it coming,

How surprising it would be.

He was better, he was stronger,

One day they would see.

He slaughtered those who denied him

Passage in the land.

So many innocent lives

Were taken by his hand.

The warriors marched to meet the king

And stop him in his tracks.

He would not waver in his stead

There was no holding back.