Feminist Rapunzel

Once Upon a Time...

Rapunzel sat in a tower, far up high,

As she gazed out the window, she hoped her chance to leave was nigh. 

Her mother had told her, "Rapunzel, it is dangerous to leave",

But that didn't stop her from wanting to, and she decided she's do so on tomorrow's eve. 

As midnight approached, Rapunzle grew weary,

Maybe her mother was right - maybe the world was dreary. 

In this fairytale, however, there was no prince to save her.

If Rapunzel was to leave, she'd have to save herself, as it were. 

A strong independent woman, Rapunzel crawled down the tower, 

As her feet touched the grass she felt a new sense of power.

Away she ran, into the night,

All the while her soul feeling like it was taking flight.

Rebellious Rapunzel ran through the forests,

Knowing she didn't need a man or a mother in the slightest.

She could save herself, as a modern princess would,

And deep down inside, she knew everyone princess also could. 

Gone are the days of needing a man to support you,

In both Rapunzel's world and ours, this is a new breakthrough.

This poem is a little bit different, and maybe a little funny,

But this version is a little less crummy.