Not What It Seems

Back-breaking work Sweat in my eyes Drop the hoe Look at the castle It's mighty towers With magnificent flags Fluttering in the slight breeze The millionth time I wonder what it's like Being a princess No work Everything at your fingertips Elegant balls Stunning gowns A handsome prince Heaps of food Priceless jewels Worth enough to buy A year's feed If only I am a princess But it is only in my dream's dream Can I be one I sigh And pick up the hoe Continue to dream to be A princess And not a lowly Peasant. Spread out my arms Fabric on my skin Nod my thanks Walk to the window And stare at The endless clap Of sea against rock Longing to be Someone else Something else Other than a princess Wanting to earn my food Live my life Feel the happiness Of accomplishment Marry who I love Run as I will Laugh raucously Sing at the top of my lungs Even the lowly peasants Have more freedom than me Although moneyless They laugh Sing Love Live They have things More precious Than a rich and beautiful Princess.