From ancient tomes, tales of grandeur rise,
Of kingdoms vast, beneath azure skies,
Where heroes forged their destinies in might,
And legends bloomed in realms of endless light.
Fables of splendor, sagas of yore,
Where valor reigned and chivalry stood tall,
In castles grand, where laughter once did soar,
And echoes of enchantment filled the hall.
Through forests deep, where whispers softly glide,
Of knights in shining armor, riding side by side,
Their banners raised, their hearts ablaze with fire,
Defending truth, their souls forever higher.
Behind fair eyes, did love ignite,
Their beauty radiant, like stars in the night,
Their hearts entwined, their destinies entwined,
In tales of love, where passions were enshrined.
Fables of splendor, sagas of yore,
Where valor reigned and chivalry stood tall,
In castles grand, where laughter once did soar,
And echoes of enchantment filled the hall.
Yet amidst the glory, darkness lurked and crept,
Enchantment waned, and shadows softly swept,
The heroes fell, their swords no longer bright,
Their kingdoms crumbled, swallowed by the night.
But in the depths of sorrow, hope remained,
A flicker of light, a flame untamed,
For in the hearts of those who dared to dream,
The fables of splendor would forever gleam.
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