
The Candy Prince's Dilemma
By Marquies Harris

16 Jul, 2024

In a castle high, on a hill so grand, lived Prince Percy, in a sugary land. His eyes would sparkle, his smile was wide, when he saw a candy, he couldn't hide.

He loved jellybeans and chocolate bars, candy canes and marshmallow stars. Lollipops big, and gumdrops small, Prince Percy loved to eat them all.

From dawn till dusk, he'd munch and chew, his love for candy, everyone knew. But one bright day, as he ate with glee, he felt a rumble, quite suddenly.

'Oh dear!' he cried, with a little pout, 'My tummy aches, there's no doubt!' The royal doctor was called in haste, to check the prince and his candy taste.

'Prince Percy,' he said with a gentle tone, 'Too much candy, as you have shown, can cause a bellyache, that's true, but fruits and veggies are good for you too.'

Prince Percy frowned, but then he thought, 'Maybe less candy is what I ought.' He started eating apples and greens, carrots, peas, and tasty beans.

His tummy felt better, his smile grew bright, he still had candy, but not every night. Now Prince Percy, wise and merry, balanced his diet, with sweets and cherry.

In his castle high, on that hill so grand, lived Prince Percy, in a healthier land. He still loved candy, oh yes, it's true, but he knew now what was best to do.

Prince Percy shared his new wisdom with his friends. 'Too much candy can lead to tummy aches,' he warned them, 'but fruits and veggies can help prevent that.'

His friends listened carefully, taking in the prince's advice. They too decided to balance their diets, eating not just candies but also fruits and vegetables.

As the day ended, Prince Percy gazed at his kingdom, now a healthier land. He was content, knowing that he had made a positive change not just for himself, but for his friends too.

The moral of the story is clear and bright: Enjoy your treats, but balance is right. Too much of a good thing can make you blue, so eat your veggies and be healthy too!