The Hungry Prince

This is the tale of a prince, oh so young

Who had a nasty habit of putting everything on his tongue

Some jellies, some jams

Roast beef and grilled hams

He ate fish and salmon

Until he caused a famine

And there was no food in the land

The king was furious, and sent the boy out

“GO QUEST FOR SOME FOOD!” He really did shout

So on a journey the prince went

With no beds and no tent

He asked and he begged to all who would hear

For a snack, a drink, but none could spare a tear.

But then he met a wise old women who

Gave him a prophecy, and told him what to do

‘Climb to the top of dragon’s peak,

There you will find just what you seek’

The journey was long, set on old winding roads

He met many burglars, and even rabid toads

The prince fought a demon dressed in black robes

An young merchant beat him for not buying her globes

His three toes froze off as he marched up the mountain

But finally, at the top, he saw a great fountain

From it spewed not water by delectable delights

Pastries and cakes, and little apple bites

Then the prince saw a problem as big as a house

Compared to this food he was the size of a mouse

So how on earth could he take it all home?

He couldn’t drag it all back to Rome!

So the prince sat down, and he made a choice

I’ll make the sacrifice, boomed his loud voice

And then he ate and he ate and never did leave

And that prince is still eating, I firmly believe