The Alchemist

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The Alchemist’s Prologue
As the chatter from the last tale died down,
The gracious host looked about with a frown.
Another of the company still yet to volunteer
To speak a tale we wished to hear.
At last our humble host did single out
The Alchemist, who continued moping about.
His hair unkempt, same as the robe on his back.
Glasses wore he for good eyesight he did lack.
He appeared uncertain but rode with the crowd,
Much time did pass since he spoke aloud,
And been with company numerous as we.
The host resolved this by calling to the young he.
“Our Alchemist friend, what would you say?
Won’t you share a tale with us on this day?”
Taken aback, the alchemist replied,
“I’ll speak the truth, though I could have lied,
Yet I am to find a tale to tell.
But if a tale is what you wish, very well,
I will deliver. Just allow me time to think.
And conjure one I will before you blink.”
He twiddled his thumbs, deep in thought,
Probing for the tale the company sought.
Alas, the alchemist stopped and he smiled,
Imagining a tale to leave the company beguiled.
“There is one now, so do not fret.
It sh...

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