Now listen
to this story
a story old

a story with hair platinum
many moons ago once gold

listen closely
for the once mystifying
voice
is withered and whispered

listen children
silence now
even though old
this story still
has lessons to teach

close your eyes
now children
let the story
carry your mind
to a land
so ancient
at just one slight brush
it will wither away

the story tells you
of giants
of foolish souls
of jesters bequeathing kings
you'll learn
of the king of thieves
the Arabian knights
the histories
by the Brothers Grimm

wake now children
with your eyes aglow
for your minds
have grown
you have learned
many lessons
both new and old
hold these lessons
within your heart dear children
for when the time comes
you'll teach others
what you know.