In a city of shadows, where hunger did reign,
Lived a hero unknown, a man with a name,
Breadman, the baker, with hands so strong,
Baked loaves of warmth, to right every wrong.
From the crack of dawn, his oven did glow,
As Breadman kneaded dough, letting his skills grow,
With each golden crust and aroma so sweet,
He spread joy and hope, along every street.
With a heart full of kindness, he'd roam through the town,
Delivering bread to those who were down,
To the poor and the needy, he gave without fail,
Spreading goodness and love, like a comforting tale.
But a darkness loomed, in the city's core,
Greedy merchants and hoarders, they wanted more,
They saw Breadman's success and filled with desire,
To take his creation and make it theirs entire.
They conspired and plotted, to steal his bread,
And claim it as their own, with hearts full of dread,
But Breadman was wise and strong of will,
He guarded his recipes, with utmost skill.
In the dead of night, they made their move,
Sneaking into his bakery, like thieves in a groove,
They stole his precious loaves, and vanished in the dark,
Leaving Breadman heartbroken, with an aching heart.
Yet he didn't despair, his spirit still burned,
With unwavering determination, his passion returned,
He vowed to rise again, to bake once more,
And fill the city with love as he had done before.
Breadman gathered his courage, and worked day and night,
Mixing ingredients with hope and might,
From his oven emerged loaves of delight,
Warming the hearts of the people in the city's plight.
News spread like wildfire, of Breadman's return,
The greedy merchants trembled, their evil to discern,
They begged for forgiveness and offered amends,
But Breadman showed mercy, with grace that transcended.
He shared his knowledge and taught them the art,
Of baking with love, and a sincere heart,
United they stood, a community strong,
Sharing bread and kindness, where hatred once thronged.
And so, the Ballad of Breadman was sung,
A tale of resilience, where goodness was won,
In a city transformed by a baker's pure soul,
Breadman became a legend, forever to extol.