I walk down the lane Slightly self-conscious of my Average appearance Soon an old woman Meets me on the lane and blocks My way forward She greets me with a Warm smile, grasps my hands, a Strange look in her eyes “What is the deepest Desire of your heart, child? And I will grant it.” The old woman said I felt she somehow knew my Answer already “More than anything I wish my appearance was Irresistible.” The lady placed her Hand on my face, suddenly I Felt a strange tingle “It is done,” she said She bade me farewell as I Continued toward town As I entered the Town’s gate, people stared at me Like never before Their mouths were open Eyes wide and the crowds parted As I passed through them I began to fear That the old lady had done Something terrible What if she had tricked Me and made me ugly? That I had to see Passing a window I gazed at my reflection Which looked quite the same But I soon realized, I could not pull away my Eyes from such a sight There I stood looking For hours upon hours No one could move me There I stood gazing My mouth open, my eyes wide Staring at what was Irresistible