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Reality Check

I play with sorrow hide-and-seek For love will hide and I am weak, And when I locate the pot of gold I find the rainbow has been sold. I explore the real life of this fairy tale The gingerbread house is up for sale. The frog is not what he proclaims to be A wolf in grandma's nightie is all I see. The prince is having a bad hair day The beauty is not in the beast I say. The carriage 'till midnight will not last I'll have pumpkin pie to break my fast. I climb the beanstalk way up high Open Sesame I cry and cry, Look there's a dragon at my door... I don't believe in fairy tales no more. So tell the seven dwarfs to stay away Tell the ogres I don't want to play. The damsel in distress I'll never be For I'm the ugly stepsister, you see.

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/11/2011 6:51:00 AM

I have stopped by to read some of your excellent poetry today Heidie. I hope to be back soon to read more. I wish you the best with your writing always. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/2/2009 5:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Michael's contest Heidie. Love, Carol

Brandee Augustus

Date: 8/1/2009 12:57:00 PM

Wow! An eye-opening and sad self-reflection. Brilliant poem though. I like the fact that in the sadness that there is some humor as well.

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/31/2009 6:54:00 AM

I love this poem so much....excellent entry to the other side of reality!! Congratulations, Heidi.....wonderful, clever and unique idea!! Love, Carrie

Brian Strand

Date: 7/31/2009 12:47:00 AM

Congrats on your success in Michael's contest Heidi.Rgds Brian

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 7/30/2009 4:36:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful win in Michael's contest! Truely a wonderful poem! ~*~ Trudy~*~

Matthew Anish

Date: 6/18/2009 11:03:00 AM

Nice change to the old fairy - tale. Rather dark - "a good change of place". Watch out for dragons - and keep writing! Yours Matthew Anish

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 9/23/2008 7:03:00 AM

I honestly doubt if you're the ugly stepsister, though I do understand the way one can fel like that as I too have felt like the ugly stepbrother at times. The references you made clearly convey the sentiment of the piece and the write itself is superb. Michael

George Anos

Date: 9/21/2008 6:29:00 PM

Very witty and the humour is great. These traits and the fact that it is also POIGNANT and COOL makes this one of my best reads today. Gademn!

P Sheart

Date: 9/13/2008 3:39:00 PM

Hi Heidie, I loved this! It brought goosebumps and giggles to my spirit! So witty and clever. Would make a great nursery ryhme!! You would do great to consider writing children's fairytales. You would be so good at it!!! Take care hun. Just got back from trip to Valdez. Missed you. Love Light Truth Patricia

Deneen White

Date: 9/12/2008 4:22:00 PM

I read this again Heidi, and it is a sad but beautiful and poignant write and thanks for the comment on my write, take care D-nyce

Adam Piper

Date: 9/11/2008 3:35:00 PM

wow this is great. love the imagery. keep up the great work!

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 9/10/2008 5:56:00 PM

Reality isn't all it's cracked up to be, and real beauty is still in the eye of the beholder. Never stop believing in fairy tales. They are easier to believe in than some people. God Bless, Heidie. Vince

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 9/10/2008 4:06:00 PM

Wow what a write vey clever indeed I doubt your ugly anyway your inner beauty shines! Laura :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/10/2008 8:42:00 AM

They say reality bites and it does have a way of coming back to bite us. Thanks for all your kind comments and reading my poems. I have been off the site most of the summer and hope to get back to reading all these fine poems. God Bless Phyl

Deneen White

Date: 9/9/2008 5:33:00 PM

we are so sterotyped by what the media says that we end up developing a complex about ourselves that usually is not warranted, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, great write, take care D-nyce

Adell Foster

Date: 9/9/2008 10:38:00 AM

Heidie, this is one of the best reality checks I have ever had the pleasure of viewing my friend.... perfect imagery flowing throughout the read... I thank you so very much for sharing the read. God's Love and Many Blessings, Always, Adell

James Foulk

Date: 9/7/2008 9:32:00 PM

Heidi I'm glad you posted a new poem, really love this one a very touching poem.

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 9/7/2008 3:09:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers Heidi. They will do all the pre-ops on Monday. I see the doctors on Wednesday for the final instructions. This is a lovely poem. It reminds me of putting my kids to bed at night with a variety of bedside stories. God bless and great job! ~Joseph

Sara Lokken

Date: 9/7/2008 11:41:00 AM

Awww, Heidi. You are so much more than that---but reality does have a way of coming back to bite us, doesn't it? You had a very clever way of putting it---but I wish one day that you will find happiness and love--that you deserve. Love, Sara

Ronald Bingham

Date: 9/7/2008 11:17:00 AM

Wow what an interesting conglomeration of fairy tales, superb job. Always a pleasure to read your writings, God Bless. Your friend Ron

Date: 9/7/2008 10:20:00 AM

You captured a nursery rhyme feel that fits well with your topic. Good job! I think most will find something to relate to in this one. Thank you for sharing it. Keep on writing! Karen

Daver Austin

Date: 9/7/2008 5:53:00 AM

OOOOOWWWW! I love this one, Heidie! Comic-tragedy. "A wolf in grandma's nightie."....priceless! You are one of the few who can laugh about affairs of the heart. Thanks for reading my Sibyl poems. Not many ancient Greek enthusiast around, but I'll go on posting...there always one or two. Love, Daver

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 9/7/2008 4:03:00 AM

You sound like me as of late, much dark introspective writing...I like the wit here, great write, love Kristin

Brian Strand

Date: 9/7/2008 12:35:00 AM

Very tongue in cheek writing Heidie.Nice work.Rgds Brian & thanks for your always interesting observations