pretty face
under a red riding hood
made way
through thick bushes

relentless thorns
stumbling along
a hidden path
not even she could see

princess
in another kingdom
he spotted her
wandering in circles
lost in the trees

raised by a queen
he made way
to the fairy creature
with the urge
to set it free

in surprise
she told him
what she had lost
what flew away
had fled with the deer
had sworn to dissipate

a smile
and her love
was the priece
she wanted to pay
for his aid
the first however
would not likely comply

the prince
had eyes crystallized in wonder
for he had found a task
and adventure
he was willing to dedicate
himself to
forever

KH