Set out from town at dawn's first light.

Come to the fork in the road and take a right.

Walk through the woods and make your way

towards the sound of water, it'll take a day

to reach the bridge where you'll find a troll

with warty skin- he'll expect a toll.

He's looking for a bit of gold

but can be fooled, so I've been told.

Remember, trolls like shiny things

from bits of glass to diamond rings.

Press on through the forest but don't leave the path

If you do so then you risk the wrath

of the wolves that live in the forest, they're wild

and often on the lookout for a careless child.

In the garden, you'll find flowers of every color and hue

avoid the roses, and and the lilies too

but the daisies are friendly, and the butterflies tame

You can trust the Raven, but don't tell him your name

You will meet him at the garden wall

He will give you a locket you can use to call

a flock of owls to your side

and a great black eagle who'll give you a ride

across the Wailing Lake, to the castle great

past it's shining gates where you'll find your fate.

Make your way to the King's gold throne

He'll give you a grand quest that you alone

can complete. And a golden sheathed sword with a silver sheen

and a great white horse with eyes that gleam.

Towards the setting sun, you will ride off, tall

and proud in the saddle, but that is all

I can tell you of your journey. It's only begun

You will experience joy and have much fun

but also sadness, grief and tears

yet you will bravely face your fears

Remember, you're a hero on a noble quest

and you will always do your best.

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