Everyday Fairytale

It all started with “Once upon a time…”
And the story continued, ironically in rhyme.
By the time the end came, it was “Happily ever after.”
And our heroes lived in a sweet, wondrous rapture.

Now, let’s face the reality of our fairytales.
Let’s see if maliciousness really always fails.
Because when you take a moment of your life,
And give it consideration, you’ll see the strife.

You play out a story in your mind,
You’re the hero, one of a kind.
And your parents, the antagonist.
Always saying you should be a realist.

“Dreams don’t come true, they don’t.”
With those words, they simply won’t.
Dreams don’t happen from scratch.
You need someone who you know will catch.

Of course, that’s just in case you fall.
Unless you don’t start at all.
Life itself is a tale to hold.
Once you breathe, it will unfold.

Each event leads up to the “midlife crisis.”
And each emotional effect is simply priceless.
You grow up, you change, and you realize,
All these years have been wasted with lies.

But the show, or in this case, story, must go on.
No time to dwell, the next chapter is to dawn.
Your hero will soon come and conquer the hearts,
Of the people from all over the land’s parts.

And you’ll see, by the time “The end” comes along,
“Happily ever after” was simply the song.
Overplayed and overdone.
Soon your story will be overrun.

Heroes are great and small.
And there’s one in me, you, and all.
In history, only few will be memorable.
But that was only forever ago.

Live greatly now and be recalled.
So your life may be the one awed.
The pages of your fairytale continue,
Every action and word linked to you.