You have all heard of Cinderella very big in every sale
But here is the truth behind that old tale
Yes she was used and abused
but fib is in the step sisters and mother used
No in fact its was her real family but no one wants to believe
Because blood harming blood is hard to conceive
She suffered through it all and found her own way of dealing
She used blades of knives and cut so deep they required healing
And how did she stay so thin you ask
Well it required fasting which was easily hid behind her mask
But do not fret she did get rescued it was a little scary
Her fairy godmother was not in fact a fairy
But was taking care of others that built her confidence
It allowed her to grow and leave her strife and win her prince
The prince well he was waiting for his true love
He’d had others but wanted a girl pure as a dove
She saw him and fell instantly yet he missed her at first
But he later knew she was the girl who would quench his thirst
Yes they got married and will live happily ever after
But don’t let it fool you they still suffer many trials
But they will succeed because they have love on there side
She is the Present Day Cinderella
Author notes
Written March 28th, 2006
A contest entry
- Fairy Tales by jkh.
300 points, ended March 31, 2006, 10 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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very interesting. This was very imaginative and thoughtful.
Yes she was used and abused
but fib is in the step sisters and mother used
No in fact its was her real family but no one wants to believe
Because blood harming blood is hard to conceive
is my favorite section. Its such a unique idea, and obviously based on things that actually have happened. It makes the story seem more concrete than the old my step family mistreats me act. Well written dear.
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That is a really good poem Beth. I like how you turned the classic Cinderella story into a modern day fairy tale. It makes it more accessible for our generation. Keep up the great work and good luck with the contest!
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Interesting twist. You made yoru own which nobody has done as of yet. I really enjoyed it and not just because it describes us. I would say that or origional thought you are in the frontrunning.
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Wow, This is really good. I never thought of changing a disney story to make it modern.... This is great. I love it. You did such a great job writing this. It has great flow and rhymes really well. It is kinda sad, but it is true. Really well done... Keep it up I love reading your poetry. I can't wait to see what you write next.
Rivkah
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