This could almost be a song, if I knew how to compose a tune. I'm fiddling with repeating themes, so if you could tell me how my progress is, I'd be very happy...

of smoky dust and noxious fumes;

disillusion weaves a shroud

of discontent and wishes’ tombs.

The unicorn stays far away,

distrusting those who tarnish dreams.

Who cares to be the Queen of May?

when none believe, or so it seems…

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Wishes are for dreamers.

Horses are for beggars.

But wishes don’t come true,

and beggars never ride.

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Looking up into the sky,

draped in green and gold, though night,

a child disbelieves the lie,

and wishes on a dragon’s flight.

Eggshells crack and keening song,

rising from the hatchlings’ dame,

promises to right the wrong

and see the growing menace tame.

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Wishes are for dreamers.

Horses are for beggars.

A wish becomes a promise,

a beggar’s dream takes flight.

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Fae Folk dance in the mortals’ sight.

Gryphons through the forest roam.

The unicorn comes to restore light

where once the seeds of dark were sown.

An oath came from a child’s choice:

now, blazing in a human’s eye,

singing with triumphant voice,

the phoenix soars across the sky.

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Wishes are for dreamers,

horses are for beggars.

An oath has changed the world,

and all the beggars ride.

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