A Mixed-Up Wish

David Fox
There once was a prince
who wished for a princess
when all his oats were sowed
but he wasn't very careful—
she turned out to be a toad.

It was because he was selfish
That he said, "What's this?"
To which the gods answered:
"Ignorance is bliss."


David Fox is from Islandia, NY. He is the editor of The Poet's Art.
His work has appeared there as well as in Humoresque, SMILE, and Wanton Words. Submissions are always welcome).

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