Disenchanted

written for TLC contest; uses prompts

Once upon a time so very long ago
In a time when we lived our dream
Oh, my king, our hopes were alive
On the day I became your queen
Once upon a time

Once upon a time so long ago
You were the knight on a white horse
Who worked hard every single day
Just to keep our dreams on course
Once upon a time

Once upon a time not so long ago
The king had broken his promised word
Every dream shattered, each hope dashed
While I cried, your laughter was heard
Once upon a time

Once upon a time in the here and now
Life has been such a hard-knocked, cruel world
But I will not remain the silly girl
Who wastes time blowing kisses to the fool
Once upon a time
Is now

(21 lines)