Revisionist Fairy Tale

She came to a peaceful, shimmering pond
and took out her pearl-handled witches wand.
"Make me beautiful as the swan who slides  
on your calm surface as she smoothly glides."
Since that day, at toll booths she doesn't pay, 
and, at intersections, gets the right of way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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