Come gather round and hear the tale

Of one so brave, yet slightly frail

Whose classic form and stylish grace

Brought beauty to our Westside place

Alas one day that greedy sort

King Condo spied our little court

And quickly claimed this treasured prize

Then moved to hasten her demise

Her fate was looking mighty dower

For in her place he planned a tower

With clumsy lines born out of haste

And size that overshadowed taste

But those who looked to stop this beast

Before our beauty was deceased

Approached King Condo in his lair

To ask if he could be more fair

And then a miracle occurred

For once their reasons had been heard

Her story touched his savage soul

And changed the mind of that old troll

So in the end, both sides felt good

For they devised a plan that would

Increase her size and still insure

Her lovely form would long endure

So here's to those who knew her worth

Who fought so hard for her rebirth

And fearsome beasts who swallowed pride

To tip the scales on beauty's side

Carol Smith

Charlestown