Sorry this took long. Actually.....this really didn't take long at all. I just had to take a break after the last two and took a long nap. After waking up, I got started on yours with a well rested mind. Basically, your OC is speaking with a colleague. This poem is meant to be like a "spoken word"....where she recites this with confidence. The flow is well paced when recited right. I imagine your OC saying this in a way that I can truly appreciate her. Hope you like it.
BUT!! If it's something you don't think will fit her, please tell me. From how she is described, she is a super intelligent klutz, but has hidden potential. If she was ever offended by someone or was ever pushed to come out of her shell, this is how I'd imagine it'll go. If you want it changed in a more passive direction, I will be happy to do it!
"Knowledge is power"
A common phrase used by the typical idealist with flawed logic
How ironic,
that I as an intellectual being oppose this theory
Is it not the knowledge I obtain that strengthens the magic with me?
And what of this magic within me that "credits" the Knowledge I gain?
HA! As if I'd measure my power based off of the size of my brain
How insane!
Tell me my fellow colleagues as studious as I,
In what way does knowledge make me more powerful than the next guy
Of course, we would not see eye to eye, but why?
My vast knowledge of a spell would surely surpass his skills would it not?
No, it would not. For this simple minded fellow trained in ways quite silly
Inspired by folk tales and myths, driven by faith and "what ifs"
And the journeys he took! This stallion gained knowledge we could not give!
How impressive
Is this thought that larger minds are on par with essential simpletons
You see, I know of the benefits every page has to offer
That some words hold secrets one might never uncover otherwise
Indeed, knowledge is quite the tool to have over a common fool
But the common fool has gained what some scholars will never find:
And that's the journey and experience gained to stimulate the mind
How powerful
is that mind as well as mine! And with this in mind, I'll study abroad
Books as my inspiration, but my heart as my compass
For you see, Knowledge is not the source of power to an extent
It's the journey to obtain and use it.
And though I'm the last pony you'd imagine to have a head in the clouds
Where focus is a struggle, and physique "weak"
My ability to appreciate the lesser intellectual surpasses your inability to
I not only gain knowledge, but I engage in it to create spell brand new
And it's because of this, that makes me more powerful than you
There you go! This was a bit difficult. I wanted to integrate your OC's purpose for making a toy and give it a heartwarming meaning. Toy making is an art, but it's not the toy that makes it perfect, it's the joy it gives others right? Plus, after reading up on your OC, that seems to be the goal anyway c: But please let me know if you don't like it and want it longer/shorter/revised completely. To be honest, there was another direction I could have went with this. Where it was focused on the detail of how a toy was made. I could still revise this to where it focuses more on a detailed description of making a toy rather than the story and reason about making the toy. Here ya go:
See, I'm what you would call a perfectionist; I strive to create the perfect toy
The fresh smiles of fillies and colts is the source of this toy maker's joy
Each toy I create is created with excellence; my hooves are careful and swift
Since the age of six, I knew I was made for this! Born to create the perfect gift
Here and now, I work on this doll that a sweet little filly could not afford to buy
She stood at my window gazing at my creations with a sad longing in her eyes
A good pony informed me her name was Kate; she was only the age of eight
Never got what she wanted due to her family's poor living state.
I work with precision to ensure young Kate receives a gift from the best
Silk ruffles the color of her ice blue eyes would do nicely on the doll's dress
Got to stitch with finesse! This snowflake pattern shall be a wonderful addition
Jade buttons, some stuffing, and white hair for the mane the must be in perfect condition
Her gift shall be beautiful! Each color must complement one another
I'll even ask a good unicorn to cast a spell to ensure her gift will last forever
Oh, I must not take forever! Maybe a final tweak with the stitching
Tail full, mane styled, dress worn, doll stuffed. What more needs some fixing?
THERE! It's perfect! But not because of it's appearance as the perfect "plaything"
It's perfect because it's for a special filly and the smile my creation will bring