Mat's Song

by Vinny Thunder

A silly poem from Mat's perspective I thought up while in the shower - for some reason the verses were accompanied by a little tune in my mind, but since I can't sing it will have to stay a poem for now. Enjoy!

Mat's Song

Let's gamble on into the night

I hope my luck doesn't get me into a fight

I think I'll buy myself another drink

Talmanes, did the serving girl just give me a wink?

Later on in camp I see Olver

Which of my men has taught him to curse?

There are women smoothing skirts all over the place

When will these Aes Sedai get out of my face?

I never understood women like Perrin or Rand

Or any of the men inside my Band

Here comes Joline – what's up with that witch?

What's that in her hand – Oh Light I think it's a switch!

Run to Noal – he's rather handy with knives

Why are there no memories to help me from my past lives?

I left my ashandarei back in my tent

When I see Tuon next I'll ask her what her portents meant

If I could see the future I could avoid the fate

Of being switched forever – but it's too late

My medallion turns cold as she closes in

To think of all the battles that I could win

But when it comes to women

Not even my luck could save my skin