OctPoWriMo 2014: Day 4: Real Magic

Real Magic

With a flick of the wrist

My wand I did twirl

Hoping I could impress 

A certain beautiful girl

I wanted to wow her

With my mystical prowess

The resulting blast from my wand

Left me eyebrow-less

My skills wielding magic

Were far less than fantastic

When I turned myself into a toad

The situation became drastic

That special lady, however

Had her own kind of magic

She came to my rescue

Before things became tragic

She gave me a kiss

Which turned me back into me

She said that was the best thing

I could possibly be

I married that lady

And all these years later

We have daughters three

Our lives couldn't be greater

We may not have a palace

But we have each other

And our three wonderful girls

Have a loving dad and mother

Magic is real

But you don't need potions

Just a few leaps of faith

And lots of love and devotion

So that is my story

Of how my wish came true

I wish that all of your wishes 

Would come true for you

~Seth~

Notes:

I didn't know where I was going with this when I started, but I had a lot of fun writing it! Except for the literal wand-waving and turning into a toad, all of it is true. 

I married my high school sweetheart, who saw a hero in a tall, lanky, bookish guy, and we have three beautiful, intelligent, and creative daughters. The youngest just started her freshman year of college. The oldest is finishing her Masters in psychology and intends to pursue a doctorate. The middle one is an intern for an independent ladies' clothing design company. She has a goal of being involved in creating attractive, fashionable clothes for plus size women.

I do believe in magic and, in fact, mysticism. Magic isn't flashy and over the top like it is in movies and television. It's generally very subtle and you have to watch for it, or you may miss it. I'm glad I didn't miss out on mine!