This is something I came up with just recently. Due to the ending of Season 5 of the Clone Wars, I was wondering why Barriss fell, and what caused her to do that. While this writing doesn't explain why, I think it goes a little into her mindset for her reasoning of what she did.

Also I don't know what to call this. It's not a poem, but it's also not quite a story. A poemstory? Anyway, whatever you call this, I hope you enjoy it.


Fall

I am a Jedi, a guardian of peace and justice for the Republic.

For years I have tried to serve the Republic in line with my teachings.

But war has come.


I am the light, a glowing beacon in the Force.

Goodness, health, and peace go where I go, follow where I've been.

But that was the past.


I am a healer, saving lives and healing wounds.

For years I have seen blood and medicine, life and death.

But an infection has spread.


I am a peacekeeper, but now I need be a warrior.

Into battle I run, my lightsaber held high, and enemies fall at my feet.

But now I stop and think.


I am a believer, hoping for a better galaxy.

Believing that what I am doing is right and brings light to the people.

But the light has burned out.


I am betrayed, blinded by other's words.

For too long we have become muddied and darkened.

But now I free myself.


I am a messiah, one who now sees the truth.

We were guardians of light, now we fight for the darkness.

But now that must end.


I am a pariah, for uncovering the truth.

Forcing us to face the reality of what we are now.

But I was too late.


I am Barriss Offee, a Jedi who wallows in darkness.

Just like the others, unable to stop what's happening.

But I alone can see the light.


I am a Jedi.


I was a Jedi.


I am confused.

I am lost.

I do not know what I am now.