The Princess and the Pea

Far, far away in a country old
A prince wished to marry a Princess, we're told 
So he searched near and far, but alas could not find
A suitable bride like his folks had in mind. 
He searched and searched 'til his spirits grew low
To find a true Princess, where could he go?
And then one night came a terrible storm
And a Princess seeking shelter...a place to stay warm.
She was welcomed within, though her looks did deceive
She looked not like a Princess, so the Queen believed
But the Prince fell in love and was swept from his feet
His true love he'd found to make life complete.
Then a test was devised for the Queen to affirm
If this truly were a Princess who'd come in from the storm.
She'd hide a small pea on the bed's bottom board
And top it with mattresses...twenty to be sure.
For only a Princess would be able to detect
A bump in her bed, and no pea she'd suspect.
So they all bid good-night and soon the sun dawned
"Did you sleep well?" asked the Queen..."No, I didn't" she yawned.
I tossed and I turned and I could not snooze
Something hard in my bed has caused me to bruise.
"Ah ha!" roared the Prince to his Mother with pride
"She is a true Princess and she'll soon be my bride."
And so we learn what a fool is he
Who thinks that a Princess wouldn't notice a pea.