"Glass Slippers Don't Come in Size 11" - Anonymous

once upon a time...
the phrase ingrained into the childhood
of every little girl
who dreams of the day
that her prince will come
and sweep her off her feet.
but why does everyone always talk about finding the love of your life,
as if merely meeting the man will be the crowning achievement?
why doesn't anyone ever warn the wide-eyed little girl
that when you find your prince, he might not love you back?
or that it might not be a prince at all?
no longer hoping for happily ever after...
now i settle for a smile every once in a while.