by Nick Quaglietta, 1984
A knight on his steed,
Who lives in a fable.
He's most handsome, indeed,
And dines at a round table.
He loves a pretty maiden
Who had no last name.
So he kissed her first
And she loves him the same.
Together they did ride
Under story blue skies
When she screams, "We must hide,
A dragon just flew by!"
Knight climbs off his horse,
Bright does his armor shine,
As he must now, of course,
Draw his sword in time.
He approaches the beast,
And looks it in the eye.
"I'll grant you one last request,
And then, you shall die!"
Dragon reveals its request
And all burst out in laughter.
For its wish was that they live
Happily Ever After.
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