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Absolutely Revolting
Poem

The Third Sisters by Kate Middleton

by Kate Middleton •
April 2002, no. 240

So, little Ashenputtel & her groom
sit up in their palace,
                                 growing fat
and ruling badly. Not exactly
role models for a new generation.
I mean, sure –
                        she had it rough
(her father made us realise early
how useful it would be to keep her
down)

 


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