There once lived a damsel
Of the kingdom of Dunamzel
Who was loathe to marry
Any man who could not carry
A barrel of salted herring
So she packed her gear and ring
And set out to conquer her dream
To find a dragon who liked to eat cream
For a deal she wanted to make
With the flying lizard of the lake
Well, he found her at the crossroads
Of the Twenty Toads
And off he did fly
To his cave on the Plains of the Sky
Where he treated her like any old sinner
And he planned on eating her for dinner
Instead, this damsel named Matilda
Entertained the dragon with tales of Lialda
Buying back her life
From the dragonโs strife
In the process, a new friend made
Who would come to her aid
And chase away any would-be suitor
Or eat a looter
Depending on the circumstances at the time
While the damsel drank coconut and lime
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very sweet tale of making unlikely friends following your own principles! nicely done
Delightful rhyme and tale.๐
Congratulations on top story! Great storytelling!๐๐
Brilliant
Great fairytale
A whimsical tale of adventure, friendship, and cleverness with a delightful twist!
This is whimsical and fun, Mother Combs, and it has a dark side to it that reminds me of ancient fairytales! Great work! Congrats on the Top Story. Well deserved!
Congratulations on having your story featured as a top story on Vocal! This is a remarkable achievement, and it's clear why your work has received such recognition. Your storytelling is truly exceptional. The narrative was not only compelling but also beautifully crafted, holding my attention from start to finish. The way you developed the characters and plot was masterful, making the story both engaging and thought-provoking. Your unique voice and perspective shine through, setting your work apart. Itโs evident that you poured a lot of passion and effort into this piece, and it has certainly paid off. I look forward to reading more of your incredible stories in the future. Keep up the fantastic work! Best regards, Dr. Jay
i love how you bring life to so many women!
Nice post! I enjoyed reading it.
Nice work
Nice work on your top story mother Combs. Read before, โบ๏ธ๐
Congratulations on Top Story!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! ๐๐๐๐๐๐
hahaha what a fun poem and congrats on TS!!
hahaha! This is so much fun...little splashes of darkness all over it, but with a delicate delicious fun to it. Congrats on a fine fine Top Story, Sharon!
Where do you come up with these gems?! This was so good, reads like a nursery rhyme. Fantastic!
Nicely fun Mother Combs. ๐คฉโบ๏ธ๐ Hope you are going well. Sorry Iโm missing so much.
I need a dragon like that to chase away the guys who slide into my DMs, lol. Loved your poem!
Fun and entertaining!!! Loved it especially the flow and rhyming!!!โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐
Well, I'm glad she got her happy ending.
This was so much fun! ๐