This is something I wrote in a burst of inspiration. I am, admittedly, not a poet. Alas, sometimes the world speaks in poetry. I wrote this to express Itachi's last thoughts before dying…
Thank you for reading.
Look Upon
Let me look upon you—dear brother of mine.
Let me see the flame, the Will.
Can you hear me out just one last time?
Can you see through the surreal?
Open your eyes, foolish brother,
To the world beyond revenge.
Can you hear the cries of worry?
Can you see the shadows of your friends?
Run, little brother, run from this life.
Run to the past; I was with you all the while.
Can you hear the laughter in my praise?
Can you see my apologetic smile?
Accept your fate, childish brother,
Your birthright and your claim.
Can you hear the rush of choices?
Can you see through the bloody rain?
Let me listen to you—dear brother of mine.
Let me hear your troubled tale.
I can hear your voice this one last time, and
I promise, even beyond, I'll protect you still.