Once Upon A Time

Once upon a time you were Snow White, I was not the Prince.

I was not dashing, cut, nor handsome by all means

I was just the dwarf, the meekest creature among our forest

I was just your apprentice, your acquaintance: still, it felt the best.

I helped you be with your prince and get you true love’s kiss.

We defeated the Queen and put the kingdom into harmony and bliss.

I watched you fulfill the desire of your heart

I watched you marry the Prince: I watched you tear me apart.

Once upon a time, you were Cinderella; this time, I was one of the mice

I was beside you, through your laughs and cries,

I was the one who called Fairy Godmother,

I was the reason why you and your prince were together.

I have seen how he fit you those glass slippers and asked for your hand.

I have heard how everyone is invited from our land,

I smelled the flowers and candies, meat and cheese,

Still, there is nothing that I long for than your kiss.

Once Upon A Time…