Train Him
by Mila

Train him
That was your last words to me
No words of love
No words of hope
No words of regret
Just these words
Train him

You are so certain
With death lingering in your eyes
He is the chosen one
You said
How can I possibly argue anymore?

The council had said
His future is clouded
I sense the danger he might become
But you
You saw something full of promises

Do you know how I felt?
Taking this responsible
It felt like a child
Wielding his father's gun
Such power the boy holds
Such faith you have for me

Train him
You said
Words rolling out of your lips
As I cradle you
As death slowly claim you

Train him
You said
And then nothing more
You have joined the Force
Where someday I will be

Train him
You said
And I will
That is my promise to you