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A Princess Essay: The Life Of A Princess

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The Life of a Princess Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful princess and a gallant prince. As brother and sister, they roamed the kingdom and the land beyond on horseback. “Giddy up!” The princess commanded her deep black shire as she and her brother raced up mountains, winded through trees, and trotted across rivers. Before long, the princess and the prince arrived at the castle and immediately inhaled the aroma of fanciful feast. With that, the make-believe kingdom melted away as Lila and Oliver’s stomachs brought them back to reality.
Miraculously, Lila and Oliver’s imaginations were intertwined in way that they played well with each other. They were the best of friends, and the worlds they created together felt vivid and realistic. …show more content…

“I don’t even remember how to fish.”
“Why don’t I go grab his pole and I’ll show you how to fish?”
“You know how to fish, Mama?” Clearly, Lila felt surprised that her Ma had the ability to fish and could teach her. Ma giggled at Lila’s criticism as she tucked Lila in bed and promised to take her fishing the following day.
Lila woke up the next morning all giddy and excited for the day’s adventure. If Ma reminds her how to fish, Lila decided that Oliver should join her and Ma on their fishing trip. As Oliver and Lila confidently strolled out of the house dressed and ready for their family’s fishing trip, Mama received a telephone call from her job; another employee had the fever and chills and could not make it to work, so that meant Ma would have to fill her shift for the day.
“I’m so sorry kids. Here’s the fishin’ poles. Now I want you two to go fish without me today alright. I promise I’ll go another time.” Ma sighed sympathetically.
“Oliver and I don’t remember how to fish though Ma.” Lila grumbled.
“I know you can figure it out. Just trust your instinct and don’t forget to dig the bait. Love you two.” Mama said as she hugged her children and drove off to

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