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.
