Quillfeather has been tasked by Nightmare Moon to write a poem that will venerate her to her newly-conquered citizens.

He cannot.

There's too much at stake.

Written for the A bronze medalist in the A Thousand Words Contest III, in the Drama category. Read the other entries here!

The title comes from the song of the same name by the Mountain Goats, although the song and the story share little in common.

With some poetical assistance by the ever-lovely alafoel. Preread by the wonderful Octavias Melody and the fantastic Arkadios!

Given 4/5 stars by Loganberry!

Recommended by abrony-mouse!