You see,
I already know the ending.

Good wins,
peace prevails,
the dragon is slayed,
and the sword is raised.

But first we must go through
the part of the story
where the plot has not yet twisted,
the battle is not yet won,
the storm is raging,
the tower is locked,
the apple is poisoned,
the wolf is ready
and waiting in bed,
wearing grandmother’s clothing.

But I already know the ending.

I already know the ending.