STORY STARTER
Submitted by A.Brosien
A princess has been waiting in her tower for her Prince Charming to save her. But after 30 years, enough is enough, and she decides she's going to save herself.
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Waiting For No One
I have waited years, hidden from the world
I hoped for someone to save me,
Someone that sees beyond the illusion of strength
Strength that I show to those around me
But strength that I have never felt
I wished someone would glimpse the broken heart inside
Inside this fortified tower I built around myself
I wanted arms to hold me, and a shoulder to cry on
But no one came
I was alone, shattered and terrified I would never change
Until I heard a voice, a voice that told me this:
Dry your tears, Princess fair
For you must know this
That though there is no dragon in your lair
There is something amiss
There is a monster here
He that lives in your mind
He steals the happiness there
And twists anything that seems kind
But there is hope
If you cast him out of your heart and soul
Kick him to the curb with a ‘Nope!’
You can walk out free and whole
As simple as can be
And suddenly you are free!
I didn’t know weather to believe the voice
But it was worth a try
And there must be someone
Spreading all these lies inside me
So I walked to the door
And slowly crept through it
Simple as that, and fear just old hat