Once upon a time…

Once upon a time…I believed in fairy tales and happy ever afters.

I believed in Prince Charming and glass slippers.

Now, I know the truth. There is no such thing.

I used to believe in fairy godmothers, and kisses breaking spells.

I dreamed of a man to whisk me away and treat me like a princess.

Now, I know better. It’s not gonna happen.

I used to believe that frogs could turn into princes, and

That mermaids really existed.

Now, I know it was all a fantasy.

There is no such thing as magic or dreams coming true.

I used to believe in magic mirrors, and talking mice too.

Now, I know it was foolish hopes.

You see – I thought Prince Charming existed.

Turns out it was all a lie.

I used to believe that pumpkins turned into carriages,

And Never, Never Land was just around the corner.

Now, I know better. Hearts break, and dreams die.

I used to believe that a monster could really be a prince in disguise,

And that genies lived in oil lamps. I used to believe in love too.

Now I know better. They are stories spun for children.

So I am shelving the fairy tales and leaving my “Once upon a time” behind.