Be Careful Of Wishes

Precious girls,
be careful of wishes.
Prince Charming
may own scissors
that clip wings.

Not every toad
can be changed
with a kiss or
glass slipper escape
broken glass.

Look deeper
than what
the eyes can see,
and let the spirit
speak its worth.

©Susie Clevenger 2015

NaPoWriMo ~ Day 24

Real Toads ~ Go Grimm

Comments

Sherry Blue Sky said…
Absolutely perfect Truth. Girls should be taught this from tiny on up.
April 24, 2015 at 7:07 PM
Sanaa Rizvi said…
Oh this is so beautiful with such a powerful message!

Children are fond of fairy tales and believe almost anything that the see. Its our job to let them know the difference between truth & fiction.

Loved the poem! :D
xoxo
April 24, 2015 at 7:13 PM
Ella said…
Powerful and so true~ Your opening really got me~ I know a few friends who have married princes that turned into trolls~

Well Done, I love it~
April 24, 2015 at 10:13 PM
Sumana Roy said…
so very thoughtful & wise..
April 24, 2015 at 10:30 PM
Vandana Sharma said…
The plain truth of life...........
April 24, 2015 at 11:46 PM
Jim said…
Wise mother's advice, Susie. Two ways to learn the lesson, listen to Mom or by experience.
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April 25, 2015 at 12:14 AM
Other Mary said…
Very good advice, Susie.
April 25, 2015 at 5:12 AM
Kerry O'Connor said…
Every little girl should read this cautionary tale.
April 25, 2015 at 1:08 PM
C.C. said…
Ah, yes, Prince Charming is not so charming anymore when he starts clipping wings. This is brilliant :-)
April 25, 2015 at 2:35 PM
Gail said…
Truth. We have to look past...

Thanks or visiting.
April 25, 2015 at 2:55 PM
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