Liebenstein, August 2, 1696

For my good friend Talia

Flee to be free

How can I tell you what I may
When all seems so gray..
I thought that by staying out of her way
I would be allowed to stay
But she wanted a slay
My head on a tray
Oh, what a day!

I begged the soldier to let me be
I cried and yelled, and tried to flee
He didn't listen to one single plea
Tried kicking his knee
And finally he let me free

Shut up and run
Whispered the soldier
Where to?
That is up to you.
But here is where I belong
Well.... not for long...

See this little wooden box I show you?
Yes, what does that have to do?

Dear Snow White, please pay attention. Listen, and then run away. There is no time to waste. In this little wooden box I must take your liver and your lungs. They will be cooked and seasoned with garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Now run to the Black Forest! Go, go, go!

I ran so fast I was about to leap
I entered the forest, knocked my head and fell asleep.

After a strange night
I couldn't believe my sight
A tiny hut amiss the wilderness
Good enough for a princess?
Oh, but what did it matter?
As if I could find anything better...

As I entered I saw food
It sure changed my mood
I stuffed myself like a bear
Ate till I could not bear.

I noticed something weird about the place.
What if it belonged to gnomes? Oh, for goodness grace!

But I was caught in a trap!
Laid down for a nap
And was awaken with a slap

Seven dwarfs standing by my bedside
Told me to get up and step aside
They demanded explanation
So I did my presentation:
Snow White just a poor little princess in a tough situation

Yeah.. We know you by name. What do you want?
I need shelter!
The hut is to small. You can't stay.
So I began to beg and pray
I will do whatever you say!
I am so lost and stray...
Oh! You're trouble! No way! Go away!

Mother wants me de dead! She wants my lungs and liver!
Please, stop! You make us shiver!

So I made them a deal
Offered to cook a meal.

It worked out quite well
And here I am, working like hell.

Oh, my! The pie is about to burn
No matter to what side I turn
There is so much fern
I clean all day and nothing I earn.

But don't bother with me
I am safe and free
Hope all is well with thee.